CHEBI:73693 - ketone body

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ChEBI Name ketone body
ChEBI ID CHEBI:73693
Definition 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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Biological Role(s): metabolite
Any intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
Application(s): neuroprotective agent
Any compound that can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
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Outgoing ketone body (CHEBI:73693) has role metabolite (CHEBI:25212)
ketone body (CHEBI:73693) has role neuroprotective agent (CHEBI:63726)
ketone body (CHEBI:73693) is a carbonyl compound (CHEBI:36586)
ketone body (CHEBI:73693) is a fatty acid derivative (CHEBI:61697)
Incoming (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid (CHEBI:17066) is a ketone body (CHEBI:73693)
3-hydroxypentanoic acid (CHEBI:139272) is a ketone body (CHEBI:73693)
acetoacetic acid (CHEBI:15344) is a ketone body (CHEBI:73693)
acetone (CHEBI:15347) is a ketone body (CHEBI:73693)
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ketone bodies ChEBI
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08 December 2017