Mass Spectrometry-Based Technology for Metabolic Profiling
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Metabolomic Profiling Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 456
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mass spectrometry imaging; metabolomics; lipidomics; pharmaceuticals
Interests: mass spectrometry imaging; proteomics; metabolomics; lipidomics and metallomics in 3D cell culture models and human tissue
Interests: metabolic analysis; metabolic imaging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The upcoming Special Issue on “Mass Spectrometry-Based Technology for Metabolic Profiling” seeks to showcase pioneering research and reviews that propel the understanding and utilization of mass spectrometry (MS) in the field of metabolomics.
This Special Issue covers a wide array of topics illustrating the versatile applications of MS in metabolic profiling. Key highlights include innovations in MS instrumentation and methodologies, such as high-resolution mass spectrometry and novel ionization techniques that improve the detection of low-abundance metabolites. Contributions focusing on the integration of MS data with computational tools to understand metabolic networks and pathways are particularly encouraged. Another theme is the integration of spatial and biofluids/bulk metabolomics. Spatial metabolomics, using mass spectrometry imaging, offers insights by mapping the spatial distribution of metabolites within tissues, thereby complementing bulk metabolomics, which provides an overall view of metabolite composition. Submissions that explore the combined use of these techniques aim to demonstrate how spatial context adds depth to bulk analysis, offering a comprehensive understanding of intricate metabolic phenomena.
Submissions are welcomed from various fields, including clinical metabolomics, where MS aids in biomarker discovery and personalized medicine. Manuscripts exploring aspects like cancer metabolism, pharmaco-metabolomics, and environmental metabolomics will provide valuable insights into the broad applications of MS technology. This Special Issue aims to present a vital resource for researchers and practitioners, highlighting state-of-the-art advancements and fostering dialogue that inspires future innovations in MS-based metabolic profiling, bridging the gap between technological advancements and biomedical research applications.
Dr. Gregory Hamm
Dr. Laura Cole
Dr. Lin Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metabolomics
- lipidomic
- high-resolution mass spectrometry
- untargeted and targeted
- data processing
- pathway mapping
- fluxomic
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