Our metabolite of the month is Ornithine, a non-essential, non-proteinogenic amino acid that plays an essential role in the urea cycle.
Ornithine – Metabolite of the month
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Phosphatidylethanolamines – Key lipids in cellular function and membrane integrity
Phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) is a sub-class of phospholipids with a variety of functions in animals, plants and microorganisms. Like other phospholipids, PEs are more than simply the building blocks of membranes
Metabolite – 3-Hydroxy Glutaric Acid (A biomarker for a rare disease)
3-hydroxyglutaric acid is a little known metabolite with great application for the diagnosis of a rare disease.
ICYMI – Recap from “Pan-cohort studies – the future of population health” symposium
With more than 20 hours of cutting-edge science in the rearview mirror, it’s time to reflect on our recent “Pan-cohort studies – The future of population health” event.
Lactic acid – Metabolite of the month
Lactic acid is produced by various cells in the body, including muscle cells, red blood cells and neurons