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Non-Targeted Screening

Meaning

This analytical approach involves the broad, unbiased identification and measurement of a wide range of chemical substances, including endogenous metabolites and exogenous compounds, within a biological sample without prior selection of specific analytes. Non-targeted screening, often employed in metabolomics and exposomics, provides a comprehensive snapshot of the biochemical environment, allowing for the discovery of previously unconsidered biomarkers or environmental exposures. This is a powerful tool for exploring complex biological systems.