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Applications of metabolomics
Choline – Metabolite of the month
The metabolite of this month is choline, implicated in various aspects of neurological and cardiovascular health and function.
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.
Metabolite of the month – Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)
Trimethylamine oxide (TMAO), which has been suggested to be a “bad” metabolite
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.
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 – 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.