An Overview of Metabolomics Studies Based on Qatari Population

Area of Science:

• Metabolomics
• Population Health
• Biomarker Discovery

Background:

• Metabolomics aims to identify metabolites linked to biological traits and diseases.
• Understanding population-specific metabolomic profiles is crucial for targeted health interventions.
• Qatar has a unique demographic and disease landscape requiring focused research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review of metabolomics studies in the Qatari population.
• To identify research gaps and trends in metabolomics within Qatar.
• To summarize current knowledge on metabolomics and its application to Qatari health.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search for metabolomics studies conducted in Qatar.
• Data extraction and synthesis of study characteristics, focus areas, and findings.
• Analysis of metabolite identification methods and sample types used.

Main Results:

• Few metabolomics studies have been published focusing on the Qatari population.
• Key research areas include diabetes, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease.
• Blood samples are the predominant matrix for metabolite analysis, with proposed biomarkers identified.

Conclusions:

• Metabolomics research in Qatar is nascent, with a concentration on metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
• The review identifies a need for expanded research to cover a broader range of diseases and applications.
• This is the first scoping review to map the landscape of metabolomics research in Qatar.