acetoasetaatti
Acetoasetaatti is the Finnish term for acetoacetate, a chemical compound classified as a ketone body. It plays a crucial role in human metabolism, particularly during periods of fasting, prolonged exercise, or carbohydrate restriction, when glucose availability is limited. Under such conditions, the liver produces ketone bodies, including acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone, as alternative energy sources for various tissues such as the brain, heart, and muscles.
Chemically, acetoacetate (C4H6O3) is a beta-keto acid and is synthesized from fatty acids through a process
In clinical settings, acetoacetate levels are often measured to assess metabolic states like ketoacidosis, a condition
Apart from its biological importance, acetoacetate has applications in biochemical research and diagnostics, especially in the
Overall, acetoasetaatti is a key metabolic intermediate involved in energy regulation during states of carbohydrate deficiency