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ketone body biosynthetic process
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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. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0198506732 ]
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Label
ketone body biosynthetic process
Synonyms
- ketone body anabolism
- ketone body biosynthesis
- ketone body formation
- ketone body synthesis
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biological_process
id
GO:0046951