Active metabolomics: exploring metabolic activity in organisms

Active metabolomics is a scientific method to study the activity of metabolites in organisms. It analyzes the changes in metabolites in organisms to understand the metabolic state of organisms under specific physiological or pathological conditions. The use of active metabolomics to identify bioactive metabolites can help us deeply understand the metabolic process of organisms, discover new drug targets, and study the occurrence and development mechanisms of diseases.

The following are general steps for identifying bioactive metabolites using active metabolomics:

1. Sample collection: Collect biological samples in different physiological or pathological states, such as cells, tissues, blood, urine, etc.

2. Metabolite extraction: Extract metabolites from the sample. Commonly used methods include solvent extraction, solid phase extraction, etc.

3. Metabolite analysis: Use chromatography-mass spectrometry and other techniques to analyze the extracted metabolites to obtain information such as the molecular weight and mass spectrum of the metabolites.

4. Metabolite identification: Metabolites are identified by comparing known metabolite databases, mass spectra and other information.

5. Biological activity measurement: For the identified active metabolites, biological activity measurement can be performed to determine its physiological or pathological function.

6. Result analysis: Combine the identification results of metabolites and biological activity measurement results to analyze the metabolic state of the organism and explore its role in the occurrence and development of diseases.

Through the above steps, we can use active metabolomics to identify bioactive metabolites, further understand the metabolic processes and functions of organisms, and provide new ideas and methods for drug development and disease treatment.

The MetID team of Medicilon is composed of experienced scientists. We provide fast and reliable in vivo and in vitro MetID and reactive metabolite capture services. We also support new drug screening and domestic and oversees IND filings. Since the establishment of MetID team, Medicilon has successfully completed multiple different types of research projects for clients, including challenging peptide MetID research.