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Practical Aspects of NMR-Based Metabolomics
David S Wishart1,2,3,4, Manoj Rout5, Brian L Lee5
1Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. dwishart@ualberta.ca.
Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology
|October 21, 2022
Summary
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) has been pivotal in metabolism studies for over 40 years. NMR-based metabolomics, a 20-year-old field, offers reproducibility and quantitative insights for diverse applications.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Systems Biology
Background:
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) has been a cornerstone in metabolic research for over four decades.
- Its historical use is attributed to reproducibility, stability, ease of sample handling, quantitative nature, non-destructive analysis, and automation capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a historical overview of NMR-based metabolomics.
- To detail practical aspects of NMR-based metabolomics, including sample preparation, pulse sequence selection, spectral acquisition, and processing.
- To explore targeted and untargeted metabolomics data analysis approaches and relevant software.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of sample preparation techniques for NMR metabolomics.
- Explanation of pulse sequence selection and spectral acquisition parameters.
- Overview of NMR spectral processing and data analysis methodologies (targeted and untargeted).
Main Results:
- NMR-based metabolomics has demonstrated utility across various fields, including drug toxicology, identifying inborn errors of metabolism, and analyzing animal biofluids.
- The chapter highlights the inherent strengths and limitations of NMR in metabolomics studies.
- Recent advancements in NMR hardware, methodology, and software are presented.
Conclusions:
- NMR-based metabolomics is a powerful and evolving field with a strong foundation in established NMR techniques.
- Future directions suggest continued innovation in NMR technology and its application in biological and medical research.
- The technique offers significant potential for future discoveries in various scientific domains.
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