Ontologies
ECTO
Environmental Conditions, Treatments and Exposures Ontology (ECTO)
OWL
Last submission date April 10, 2024
ID http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_73693
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_73693
https://agroportal.lirmm.fr/ontologies/ECTO/CHEBI_73693
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ketone body

Synonyms
ketone bodies
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A carbonyl compound produced as a water-soluble byproduct when fatty acids are broken down for energy in the liver. There are three endogenous ketone bodies: acetone, acetoacetic acid, and (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid; others may be produced as a result of the metabolism of synthetic triglycerides.
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