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expand all sections collapse all sections  biological_process Term "ketone body biosynthetic process" (GO:0046951)
Term Name ketone body biosynthetic process
Term Accession GO:0046951
Aspect biological_process
Synonyms (4) ketone body anabolism, ketone body biosynthesis, ketone body formation, ketone body synthesis
Definition The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ketone bodies, any one of the three substances: acetoacetate, D-3-hydroxybutyrate (beta-hydroxybutyrate) or acetone. Biosynthesis involves the formation of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA, which is cleaved to acetate and acetyl-CoA.
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