Several advanced techniques are employed in the analysis of metabolites. These techniques include:
Mass Spectrometry (MS): A powerful tool for identifying and quantifying metabolites based on their mass-to-charge ratio. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy: Useful for determining the structure of metabolites and their concentrations in a sample. Chromatography: Techniques such as Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC) are often used in conjunction with MS or NMR to separate complex mixtures of metabolites. Capillary Electrophoresis (CE): Another separation technique that can be used to analyze metabolites based on their charge and size.
