Alpha-Keto Acids

Description

Alpha-Keto Acids are a group of Acids that contain a Ketone functional group on the alpha carbon (i.e. on the carbon next to the carboxyl group).

Metabolism

 Alpha-Keto Acids are intermediate products in the endogenous production of Amino Acids:

 Via the process of transamination, Amino Groups are transferred from Amino Acids to Alpha-Keto Acids, thereby producing a new Amino Acid.

 Alpha-Keto Acids can be utilized in the endogenous production of Glucose.

 Alpha-Keto Acids can be utilized within the Krebs Cycle for the endogenous production of Energy.

 Alpha-Ketobutyrate

 Alpha-Ketoglutarate

 Ketones

 Pyruvic Acid