Staing point of ketone body synthesis -
The staing point of ketone body synthesis is Acetyl CoA. Acetyl CoA gets conveed to ketone bodies. But Acetyl CoA cannot be conveed to glucose. It only activates gluconeogenesis. Reasons of K.B. Synthesis: | Lipolysis | Acetyl CoA or | OAA (Oxaloacetate)
Acetyl CoA
Acetoacetate
Beta hydroxy butyrate
Propionyl CoA
Beta oxidation of fatty acids