Ketone body synthesis (ketogenesis)

biosynthesis · endocrine · digestive

Ketone body synthesis (ketogenesis). Biosynthesis pathway. Hepatic mitochondrial conversion of acetyl-CoA into ketone bodies during prolonged fasting, ketogenic diet…

Modulators

• beta-hydroxybutyrate — substrate
• acetoacetate — substrate
• acetone — substrate

Sources: PMID:28826372