Year: 2019
Type: review
Abstract: Given the highly increased incidence of human diseases, a better understanding of the related mechanisms regarding endogenous metabolism is urgently needed. Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics has been used in a variety of disease research areas. However, the deep research of metabolites remains a difficult and lengthy process. Fortunately, mass spectrometry is considered to be a universal tool with high specificity and sensitivity and is widely used around the world. Mass spectrometry technology has been applied to various basic disciplines, providing technical support for the discovery and identification of endogenous substances in living organisms. The combination of metabolomics and mass spectrometry is of great significance for the discovery and identification of metabolite biomarkers. The mass spectrometry tool could further improve and develop the exploratory research of the life sciences. This mini review discusses metabolomics biotechnology with a focus on recent applications of metabolomics as a powerful tool to elucidate metabolic disturbances and the related mechanisms of diseases.
Source: RSC Advances
DOI: 10.1039/c9ra06697g
Authors: Qiang Yang, Ai-hua Zhang, Jian-hua Miao, Hui Sun, Ying Han, Guang-li Yan, Fang-fang Wu, Xi-jun Wang
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,042
Funders: Heilongjiang University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, University Nursing Program for Young Scholar with Creative Talents in Heilongjiang Province, National Key Research and Development Program of China
OpenAlex ID: W2988486502