Betaine Analysis Service
- High Sensitivity and Accuracy: LC-MS technology can precisely identify and quantify trace components in complex samples.
- Broad Applicability: Suitable for various biological samples, including plant tissues, blood, and urine.
- Rapid Analysis: The process from sample handling to report generation is efficient, shortening the analysis cycle.
- Customized Services: Personalized analysis solutions provided based on specific customer needs.
- Plant Tissues: 50-100 mg
- Animal Tissues: 20-50 mg
- Microbial Cultures: 1-5 mL
- Biological fluids (such as blood, urine): as per standard collection volumes
- Cell Cultures: 1-5 mL
Betaine, known as trimethylglycine, is a naturally occurring compound integral to both ecological and physiological processes. It serves as an essential osmoprotectant and a methyl donor, crucial for adapting to environmental stresses in plants, regulating metabolism in animals, and supporting critical functions in human health. Betaine helps regulate cellular osmotic balance, maintains cellular integrity under stress, and is involved in the methylation processes essential for synthesizing proteins, DNA, and RNA. Detailed analysis of betaine's levels and its distribution across different biological systems is vital for elucidating its multifaceted roles. Furthermore, betaine's potential efficacy in treating serious health conditions, particularly cardiovascular diseases, underscores the necessity of its precise quantification in clinical and dietary samples to inform therapeutic and nutritional strategies effectively.
Figure 1. Molecular Structure of Trimethylglycine
MtoZ Biolabs utilizes liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) for metabolomic analysis of betaine. This technique combines the high separation efficiency of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with the high sensitivity of mass spectrometry (MS), allowing for the precise detection and quantification of trace components in complex samples. Our services extend beyond identification and quantification to include in-depth studies on the structure-activity relationships, metabolic pathways, and biological activity of alkaloids, providing comprehensive data support.
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Applications
Health Research: Evaluate the role of betaine in cardiovascular health and liver function.
Agricultural Research: Analyze the accumulation of betaine in crops under stress conditions, such as saline-alkali stress, to optimize crop varieties.
Clinical Research: Explore the potential of betaine in disease prevention and treatment, especially in cardiovascular diseases and liver diseases.
Drug Development: Utilize the methyl donor properties of betaine to develop new therapeutic drugs.
At MtoZ Biolabs, we are dedicated to offering superior metabolomic analysis services for betaine, aimed at enhancing your understanding of its biological functions and assisting in the development and regulatory compliance of associated products. We are eager to support your research endeavors as a trusted scientific partner.
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