ketase
Ketase is a term that can refer to a few different things within the realm of science and medicine. One common meaning relates to enzymes, particularly those involved in ketone body metabolism. Ketone bodies are produced by the liver when glucose is not readily available for energy, such as during fasting or prolonged exercise. Enzymes that interact with or produce these ketone bodies might be colloquially referred to as "ketases."
Another context for ketase might be found in the field of pharmacology, where it could be part
It is also possible that "ketase" could be a misspelling or a less common synonym for an