Ketone Bodies

The metabolic substances ACETONE; 3-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID; and acetoacetic acid (ACETOACETATES). They are produced in the liver and kidney during FATTY ACIDS oxidation and used as a source of energy by the heart, muscle and brain.

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Tree Number(s): D02.522.585

MeSH Unique ID: D007657

Entry Terms:

• Bodies, Ketone
• Acetone Bodies
• Bodies, Acetone

See Also:

• Ketosis

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Organic Chemicals
Ketones
Ketone Bodies
3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
Acetoacetates