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GO: Biological Process

ketone body catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0046952
Synonyms
  • ketolysis
  • ketone body breakdown
  • ketone body catabolism
  • ketone body degradation
  • utilization of ketone bodies
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ketone bodies, any one of the three substances: acetoacetate, D-3-hydroxybutyrate (beta-hydroxybutyrate) or acetone. Ketone bodies can be used as an energy source as an alternative to glucose. Utilization of ketone bodies in peripheral tissues involves conversion of acetoacetate to acetoacetyl-CoA, which is then converted to two molecules of acetyl-CoA. 0198506732
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY66-368
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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