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Metabolite Flux Analysis

Meaning

Metabolite Flux Analysis is a sophisticated biochemical technique used to quantitatively track the rates at which specific metabolic intermediates, or metabolites, move through interconnected biochemical pathways in living cells or organisms. This analysis provides a dynamic view of cellular metabolism, effectively revealing bottlenecks, pathway efficiencies, and the actual functional output of metabolic networks, rather than just static concentration levels. It is essential for understanding energy utilization and the availability of crucial hormonal precursors.