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Figure 9: Ketone bodies synthesis Ketone bodies are the product of HMG-CoA, which is produced from assembly of three acetyl-CoA. During type 1 diabetes, shortage of insulin production by pancreatic beta cells stimulates intracellular FAO and the concentration of acetyl-CoA, which is used for Ketone bodies production. Ketone bodies are one of the energy sources of cells. |