Metabolomics
By
Cancer Council NSW
The study of intermediate products (metabolites) that are made and stored when the body breaks down food, drugs, or its own tissue.
Metabolites play essential roles in many bodily processes and are affected by the environment and disease and also influence these.
Examples of metabolites include amino acids, glucose and many others. Metabolomics may help find new ways to diagnose and treat diseases, such as cancer.
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