Metabolomics in genetic testing.
Adv Clin Chem
; 94: 85-153, 2020.
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| ID: mdl-31952575
ABSTRACT
Metabolomics is an intriguing field of study providing a new readout of the biochemical activities taking place at the moment of sampling within a subject's biofluid or tissue. Metabolite concentrations are influenced by several factors including disease, environment, drugs, diet and, importantly, genetics. Metabolomics signatures, which describe a subject's phenotype, are useful for disease diagnosis and prognosis, as well as for predicting and monitoring the effectiveness of treatments. Metabolomics is conventionally divided into targeted (i.e., the quantitative analysis of a predetermined group of metabolites) and untargeted studies (i.e., analysis of the complete set of small-molecule metabolites contained in a biofluid without a pre-imposed metabolites-selection). Both approaches have demonstrated high value in the investigation and understanding of several monogenic and multigenic conditions. Due to low costs per sample and relatively short analysis times, metabolomics can be a useful and robust complement to genetic sequencing.
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Assunto principal:
Testes Genéticos
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Metabolômica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Humans
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Newborn
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En
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Adv Clin Chem
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article