Term Name:	branched-chain keto acid
Synonyms:	BCKA, BCKAs, branched-chain keto acids, branched-chain ketoacid, branched-chain ketoacids
Definition:	An oxo carboxylic acid in which the parent hydrocarbon chain has one or more alkyl substituents. Derivatives formed from the first step in the metabolism of branched-chain amino acids and can provide important information on animal health and disease.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:191197]  ( EBI )