Pathway Details

Recommended name

Synthesis and degradation of ketone bodies

Alternative names

Reactions

2 Acetyl-CoA <-> Coenzyme A + Acetoacetyl-CoA

Succinyl-CoA + Acetoacetate <-> Succinate + Acetoacetyl-CoA

3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA <-> Acetyl-CoA + Acetoacetate

NAD+ + (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoate <-> NADH + H+ + Acetoacetate

Acetoacetate <-> CO2 + Acetone

Coenzyme A + 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA <-> H2O + Acetyl-CoA + Acetoacetyl-CoA

Classification

Lipid Metabolism

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