In humans, "beta"-hydroxybutyrate is synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA in a reaction catalyzed by the enzyme beta-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase and can be used as an energy source by the brain when blood glucose is low.
The compound can be used as an energy source by the brain when blood glucose is low. In humans, "beta"-hydroxybutyrate is synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA.
In humans, "beta"-hydroxybutyrate is synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA. The compound can be used as an energy source by the brain when blood glucose is low.
In humans, "beta"-hydroxybutyrate is synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA. The compound can be used as an energy source by the brain when blood glucose is low.