Trimethylamine oxide (TMAO), which has been suggested to be a “bad” metabolite
Metabolite of the month – Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)
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Metabolite of the month
Metabolites are essential for life. They are the products of the chemical processes that occur in the body and are necessary for the body to function. Metabolites can be used as biomarkers to diagnose disease and to assess treatment efficacy.
In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at one specific metabolite. Topics of discussion include the biosynthesis and degradation in a broader health context, and the effects of dysregulation in disease.
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.
Melatonin – Metabolite of the month
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.
Cinnamaldehyde – Metabolite of the month
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) – Metabolite of the month
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.
Metabolite of the month – Arginine
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 Arginine.
Metabolite of the month – Deoxycholic acid
Our metabolite of the month DCA is a secondary bile acid product. Interest in DCA was revived in the 1940s, when it was identified as a precursor for the synthesis of corticosteroids
Metabolite of the month – Alpha-aminoadipic acid
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.
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