Metabolomics is the study of endogenous small-molecule metabolites in biological samples like blood, urine or tissue. This analytical profiling technique is ideal for measuring and comparing large numbers of metabolites in large numbers of biological samples.
Metabolomics analysis includes two main strategies: targeted and untargeted (discovery) metabolomics. Targeted metabolomics is a precise, focused approach aimed at quantifying a predefined set of metabolites. Untargeted, or discovery, metabolomics takes a more holistic and unbiased approach, aiming to detect, identify, and measure the changes in a biological system’s metabolome.
Whether your laboratory is focused on targeted or discovery metabolomics analysis, Waters has the solutions, methods and expertise for robust and accurate metabolite detection, identification and quantification, no matter how large or small the study.
