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Applications of metabolomics
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) – A crucial metabolite linking diet, gut health, and cardiovascular risk
Trimethylamine oxide (TMAO), which has been suggested to be a “bad” metabolite
3-indoleacetic acid (3-IAA) – Exploring its impact on human health and metabolism
The metabolite of this month is 3-IAA, known as the most common plant growth hormone.
p-cresol sulfate – A key uremic toxin with implications for gut health and chronic disease
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 – The terpene with powerful anti-inflammatory and respiratory benefits
As one of the metabolites responsible for the smell of conifers, alpha-pinene is a fitting choice for our festive Metabolite of the month.
Melatonin – The sleep-regulating hormone with far-reaching health benefits
Our metabolite of the month melatonin is an ancient molecule found in all living organisms from bacteria to humans, with an evolution that can be traced back 2.5 billion years.
Treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as a chemopreventive strategy for other chronic disease: a metabolomics perspective
NAFLD is a key player in other chronic diseases – both as a prevalent comorbidity and a contributing factor. Does this mean that treating NAFLD could prevent those conditions?
The fluid of everything – Urine and precision nutrition
How urine metabolomics advances precision nutrition by enabling personalized, effective, and proactive dietary recommendations.
Cinnamaldehyde – The bioactive compound with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
In our metabolite of the month series, our scientists look at one specific metabolite each month. Topics of discussion include the biosynthesis and degradation in a broader health context, and the effect of dysregulation. In this month´s article, they took a closer look at Cinnamaldehyde.
Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) – A master regulator in cellular signaling and disease pathways
In our metabolite of the month series, our scientists look at one specific metabolite each month. Topics of discussion include the biosynthesis and degradation in a broader health context, and the effect of dysregulation. In this month´s article, they took a closer look at sphingosine-1-phosphate.