While metabolite profiling offers immense potential, it also comes with several challenges:
- Complexity of the Metabolome: The vast diversity and dynamic range of metabolites make comprehensive profiling difficult. - Sample Preparation: Ensuring the stability and integrity of samples can be challenging. - Data Analysis: The large volume of data generated requires sophisticated computational tools and expertise. - Standardization: There is a need for standardized methods and protocols to ensure reproducibility and comparability of results.