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Microbial Metabolomics

Meaning

Microbial Metabolomics is a systems biology approach involving the large-scale identification and quantification of the small-molecule metabolites produced by the resident microbiota within the human body, particularly in the gut. This field of study provides a functional snapshot of the metabolic output of the microbiome, which profoundly influences host physiology, hormonal signaling, and overall health. Analyzing these microbial-derived compounds is key to understanding the gut-brain and gut-endocrine axes.