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Optimizing fecal sample preparation is crucial for accurate metabolomic profiling. This study identified optimal conditions, including specific solvent ratios and pH, to enhance metabolite recovery for comprehensive gut microbiome analysis.

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  • Biochemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Microbiology

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  • Fecal metabolomics offers insights into metabolic status, health, and gut microbiome symbiosis.
  • Holistic fecal analysis is increasingly used for biomarker discovery.
  • Standardized fecal sample preparation methods are lacking, impacting data reliability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate optimal sample preparation conditions for rat feces.
  • To achieve comprehensive metabolic profiles using untargeted and targeted metabolomics.
  • To enhance metabolite extraction efficiency and coverage for fecal samples.

Main Methods:

  • Fecal samples from Wistar rats were extracted under varied conditions (pH, solvent, sample-to-solvent ratio).
  • Analyzed using untargeted Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).
  • Utilized targeted Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry (HILIC-MS/MS) for specific metabolite analysis.

Main Results:

  • A 1:2 (weight:volume) ratio yielded the highest metabolite counts under neutral and basic conditions for untargeted methods.
  • Neutral acetonitrile and propanol enhanced signals and metabolite coverage in LC-MS profiles.
  • Extraction efficiency varied depending on the specific metabolite.

Conclusions:

  • Optimized sample preparation significantly improves fecal metabolic profiling.
  • Specific solvent choices and ratios are critical for maximizing metabolite detection.
  • Further research is needed to address metabolite-dependent extraction efficiencies.