Ketone Body Synthesis | Metabolism

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In this lecture, EKG is going to cover ketone bodies. We're going to break down how and why ketone bodies are synthesised in the liver from acetyl-CoA, why the formation of ketone bodies occurs, and how the overproduction of ketone bodies can lead to ketoacidosis. 

Lecture Overview:
0:00 Intro
0:25 How & Why Are Ketone Bodies Formed
3:15 How Ketone Bodies Are Formed From Acetyl-CoA
5:58 Excess Production of Ketone Bodies (Ketoacidosis)

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Lecture Source: Nelson, D. L., & Cox, M. (2017). Principles Biochem 7e (International Ed). Macmillan Publishers.
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