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Metabolic Core
The Metabolic Core provides Instrument Services for analysis of 1) endogenous metabolic pathway intermediates or biomarkers from biological fluids, cell cultures, and tissues using Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), 2) energy metabolism (cell bioenergetics) in “living” cells using a Seahorse® Analyzer, and 3) biomarkers/metabolites to quantitate pathway intermediates using HPLC with 3 detector options (ECD, UV-VIS, FLR).
Available Services
Review a list of our available staff-assisted, staff-conducted, and self-conducted services.
Consultations, Work Requests, and Fee Schedule
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Acknowledging Core Support
Acknowledgement of Metabolic Core staff is requested in scientific contributions where appropriate.
Our Equipment
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