Ketone Bodies | Catabolism of β-hydroxybutyrate, Acetoacetate, & Acetone

The video tutorial explains the production and metabolism of ketone bodies, including acetoacetate, beta hydroxybutyrate, and acetone. It highlights the liver's role in producing ketone bodies during fasting and the metabolic pathways in peripheral tissues. The video also discusses the enzyme beta keto acyl CoA transferase and its absence in the liver, preventing the liver from metabolizing ketone bodies. Additionally, it covers the catabolism of acetone, which is often overlooked in textbooks, and its conversion to pyruvate, contributing to energy production and gluconeogenesis.

What is the significance of the enzyme beta keto acyl CoA transferase in peripheral tissues?

How is acetone metabolized in the body, and what is its significance as an energy source?

Discuss the potential role of acetone in gluconeogenesis in the liver.