Search Ontology:
ChEBI

branched-chain keto acid

Term ID
CHEBI:191197
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.
References
  • pmc:PMC8181598
  • pubmed:23684523
  • pubmed:29324714
  • pubmed:31092703
  • pubmed:31416902
  • pubmed:31504096
  • pubmed:32784821
  • pubmed:32878988
  • pubmed:33522397
  • pubmed:34798641
  • pubmed:35075301
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from branched-chain keto acid
Phenotype where environments contain branched-chain keto acid
Phenotype modified by environments containing branched-chain keto acid
Phenotype affecting branched-chain keto acid
Human Disease Model
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