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    The LIVER: Altruistic Ketogenesis

    The LIVER: Altruistic Ketogenesis

    FromMetabolism Made Easy

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    The LIVER: Altruistic Ketogenesis

    FromMetabolism Made Easy

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    Length:
    6 minutes
    Released:
    Oct 11, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    This podcast describes the unique ability of the liver to synthesize ketone bodies in the mitochondria from Acetyl CoA during fasting. The ketone bodies thus produced can provide an alternative energy source to multiple peripheral tissue including the brain, but excluding the liver. This biochemistry content may be useful to premedical and medical students. Similar content is available at: MEDBIOCHEM.ORG -Check out my YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXy2KYiCd9rlg0JmfA392WrEiOYNu39xn

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    Released:
    Oct 11, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    This podcast describes selected biochemistry content that could be useful to premedical/medical students. Similar content (podcasts and videos) is available at: MEDBIOCHEM.ORG Subscribe if you ?. or check out my YouTube channel: Metabolism Made Easy These podcasts and videos cover selected topics in medical biochemistry. A J Ghalayini, Ph.D. Bio for Dr. Ghalayini: Dr. Ghalayini received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Houston, Houston, Texas. He has over 3 decades of experience in research and medical education as professor of biochemistry at 5 different universities.