There are still many people who have yet to try metabolite profiling (i.e., metabolomics/metabonomics) even though they have heard a lot about its powerful potential. 

Metabolomics offers rapid identification and quantification of the unique small molecule metabolite profile that characterizes specific cellular processes in an organism. It has been used in a broad spectrum of applications including biomaker discovery, drug development/toxicity, nutrition, agriculture, fermentation, and many more.

The 2008 edition of Advances in Microbial Physiology (V53) lists reasons why metabolomics is the functional genomics technology of choice (p115): "First of all, the information that can be derived from the metabolome corresponds to a very different perspective on cellular functioning than those of the genome, transcriptome, and proteome. While genomic studies are highly instrumental in uncovering the genetic potential of the gut microbiome, and the transcriptome reflecting the functional response, the proteome and metabolome together determine the actual functionality of a cell. The biochemical level of the metabolome is the closest to that of the function of a cell, and thus the study of the metabolome is the most relevant in order to comprehend biological functioning." (to see this publication click here)

Metabolomics is a powerful tool that can help significantly advance your research to new levels at an affordable cost. Chenomx has over 10 years of experience in metabolomics and can help you take advantage of the powerful biological information it offers. Contact us today to learn more about our metabolomics software and services.