Metabolomics is the study of small molecules or
metabolites produced by
cells, tissues, and organisms.
It has a wide range of applications
in various fields, including:
Agriculture
Metabolomics can be used to improve crop yields and quality, to identify plant stress responses, and to study the interactions between plants and their environment.
Disease diagnosis & treatment
Metabolomics can be used to identify biomarkers for different diseases, which can aid in early diagnosis and treatment. For example, metabolomics has been used to identify biomarkers for cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Drug discovery
Metabolomics can be used to screen and identify potential drug targets and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of drugs. It can also be used to identify off-target effects of drugs and to study drug metabolism.
Environmental science
Metabolomics can be used to study the impact of environmental pollutants on organisms and ecosystems, to identify biomarkers for exposure to pollutants, and to assess the effectiveness of remediation strategies.
Food sciencee
Metabolomics can be used to study the composition of food and to identify the metabolites that contribute to taste, aroma, and nutritional value.
Personalized nutrition
Metabolomics can be used to identify individual differences in metabolism and to develop personalized nutrition plans based on an individual's unique metabolic profile.