Delve into the firsthand experience of the biocrates team at the ASMS 2023 conference, held in Houston, Texas, with a remarkable attendance of over 5,000 participants.
biocrates at ASMS 2023
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Metabolomics – (not) a game changer in toxicology?
Why is metabolomics a game-changer in toxicology? We think so, but why are toxicologists split on this question?
Alpha-aminoadipic acid – Metabolite of the month
Aminoadipic acid is an alpha amino acid, meaning its amino group is attached to the carbon atom in the alpha position. It’s a nonproteinogenic amino acid found in all eukaryotes.
Metabolite of the month – Aminobutyric acids
Alpha-, beta- and gamma-aminobutyric acids (AABA, BABA and GABA) are a group of structurally similar nonproteinogenic amino acids.
Histamine – Metabolite of the month
Histamine stimulates smooth muscle contraction, vasodilation, and gastric acid secretion, and plays a role in cell differentiation, proliferation and regeneration