Gene ontology ID
GO:0046952
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
Synonyms
1. ketolysis
2. ketone body breakdown
3. ketone body catabolism
4. ketone body degradation
5. utilization of ketone bodies
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