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Applications of metabolomics
Metabolomics unravels aspects of Alzheimer’s disease
Metabolites and genetic markers help to enlighten aspects of Alzheimer’s disease
Short-term air pollution alters amino acid metabolism
Well-defined exposure to air pollution reveals distinct perturbations of amino acid metabolism
Are effects of antibiotics reflected in the metabolome?
Antibiotics influence the gut microbiome and the plasma or fecal metabolome depending on the class of antibiotics and the gut bacterial composition.
Prediction of bladder cancer progression
A multi-OMICS approach identified metabolic signatures related to fatty acid oxidation in bladder cancer progression.
Targeted metabolomics as a tool to monitor sow and piglet health in swine breeding
Metabolomics helps detect potentially catastrophic health issues in pregnant sows and weaning piglets
Isovaleric 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 Isovaleric acid, a five-carbon branched ..
Cholesterol metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease
Brain cholesterol metabolism is altered in Alzheimer’s Disease.
Why you should combine analysis of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs)
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) are well-established as important diet-based energy sources.
Triglycerides – 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 Triglycerides, complex molecules used ..
Alterations in metabolism might cause chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease and impaired renal function shown to be associated with a variety of metabolites, suggesting the involvement of several metabolic pathways in the disease pathophysiology.