What are ketone bodies and how are they synthesized? Why is level of ketone bodies increased in uncontrolled diabetes?
Ketone Bodies: Synthesis and Role in Diabetes Introduction Ketone bodies are water-soluble molecules produced in the liver during the breakdown of fatty acids. They serve as an alternative energy source during prolonged fasting, starvation, or carbohydrate-restricted conditions. The three primary ketone bodies are: Acetoacetate β-Hydroxybutyrate Acetone Synthesis of Ketone Bodies (Ketogenesis) Ketogenesis occurs in the […]