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Applications of metabolomics
American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) – Mass spectrometry and allied topics 2024
ASMS 2024, a main event for the mass spectrometry community, showcased the latest advancements in mass spectrometry and fostered important collaborations in the field of metabolomics.
Kynurenic acid – Metabolite of the month
Metabolite of the month is your sneak peek into the world of metabolomics. In this month´s article, we took a closer look at kynurenic acid, an important neuroactive metabolite synthesized from tryptophan in the human body.
Mass spectrometry in metabolomics – From methodologies to applications
Metabolomics highlights the significant role of microbial communities in human health, driving a paradigm shift towards towards personalized, proactive healthcare.
Butyric acid – Metabolite of the month
Metabolite of the month is your sneak peek into the world of metabolomics. In this month´s article, we took a closer look at butyric acid, which is one of three common SCFAs in the human gut.
Choline – Metabolite of the month
The metabolite of this month is choline, implicated in various aspects of neurological and cardiovascular health and function.
Does metabolomics have a place in microbiome research?
Metabolomics highlights the significant role of microbial communities in human health, driving a paradigm shift towards towards personalized, proactive healthcare.
Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) – Metabolite of the month
Trimethylamine oxide (TMAO), which has been suggested to be a “bad” metabolite
3-indoleacetic acid (3-IAA) – Metabolite of the month
The metabolite of this month is 3-IAA, known as the most common plant growth hormone.
p-cresol sulfate – Metabolite of the month
The metabolite of this month is p-cresol sulfate, a sulfate conjugate of the bacterial metabolite p-cresol, which is a uremic toxin.
Alpha-pinene – Metabolite of the month
As one of the metabolites responsible for the smell of conifers, alpha-pinene is a fitting choice for our festive Metabolite of the month.