Our Targeted
Metabolomics services
We offer a comprehensive range of targeted metabolomics services, designed to meet the needs of both standard projects and customized research requirements.
Established Analytical Panels
We provide pre-optimized panels for the quantification of key metabolites, including:
- Amino AcidsProfiles of essential and non-essential amino acids.
- LipidsFree fatty acids, triglycerides, and phospholipids.
- Energy MetabolitesIntermediates of the Krebs cycle and organic acids.
- Microbiota-Specific MetabolitesShort-chain fatty acids, secondary bile acids, and more.
Custom Method Development
For research projects requiring the analysis of specific metabolites not covered in standard panels, we offer:
Tailored Analytical Method Design
Development of methods to address unique research needs.
Ensuring compliance with international standards.
Optimization and Validation
Assisting in metabolites selection based on study hypothesis
Metabolite Selection Support
Our technologies
Our targeted metabolomics analyses are powered by advanced mass spectrometry instruments and chromatographic techniques, including:
GC-MS
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
- Perfect for analyzing volatile compounds and stable, low-polarity metabolites.
- Applications: monitoring fatty acids, sugars, and energy metabolites.
GC-MS
- Perfect for analyzing volatile compounds and stable, low-polarity metabolites.
- Applications: monitoring fatty acids, sugars, and energy metabolites.
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
- Ideal for analyzing polar metabolites, lipids, and complex molecules.
- Features: enables precise separation and high-resolution analysis.
- Applications: biomarker studies, lipidomics analysis, metabolite screening.
LC-MS/MS
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
- Ideal for analyzing polar metabolites, lipids, and complex molecules.
- Features: enables precise separation and high-resolution analysis.
- Applications: biomarker studies, lipidomics analysis, metabolite quantification.
LC-MS/MS
Applications of targeted metabolomics
Our targeted metabolomics services are applicable to a wide range of research fields, including:
- Biomedical and Clinical Research
- Monitoring biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis.
- Evaluating therapeutic effects of drugs.
- Analyzing metabolic profiles for personalized medicine.
- Microbiology and Microbiota
- Investigating microbial metabolism.
- Analyzing microbiota-derived compounds (e.g., short-chain fatty acids).
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Monitoring essential nutrients and dietary metabolites.
- Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- Analyzing plant metabolism and responses to environmental stress.
- Identifying metabolites linked to the quality of agricultural products.
Why choose us
Our team at Theoreo is on a mission to empower your projects with precision, expertise, and innovation.
Expert Team
A multidisciplinary group with expertise in biochemistry, mass spectrometry, and metabolomics analysis.
Complete Customization
Development of tailored methods for unique research projects.
Established Panels
Fast and validated analyses for key metabolites.
High-Quality Standards
Every method is designed and validated according to strict criteria.
Download our specific brochures for the various panels
Targeted Metabolomics – Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions about our ready-made analytical panels, custom method development, underlying MS technologies, or how targeted metabolomics can advance your specific research, the answers below will guide you.
We provide a complete workflow that spans sample preparation, quantitative analysis and data interpretation, covering both standard projects and fully customised studies.
Our lab offers a wide range of targeted metabolomics panels, which include, but are not limited to, —amino acids, acylcarnitines, bile acids, short-chain fatty acids, vitamins, steroids and biogenic amines, enabling precise metabolite quantification aligned with the goals of each research or clinical project.
Yes. Our Custom Method Development workflow includes:
- Tailored Analytical Method Design to match unique project goals
- Optimisation & Validation in line with international standards
- Research-Hypothesis Support to help you interpret and act on the data
- GC-MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry) – ideal for volatile, low-polarity metabolites such as fatty acids and sugars
- LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry) – ideal for polar metabolites, lipids and other complex molecules; delivers precise separation and high-resolution detection
- Biomedical & Clinical – biomarker monitoring, drug-response evaluation, personalised medicine
- Microbiology & Microbiota – profiling microbial metabolism and microbiota-derived compounds
- Nutrition & Dietetics – tracking essential nutrients and dietary metabolites
- Agriculture & Environmental Sciences – studying plant metabolism, stress responses and product quality
Our multidisciplinary expert team, validated panels, fully customisable methods and strict quality standards ensure precise, reproducible data tailored to your research needs.
Download the brochures for Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) and Primary & Secondary Bile Acids (BA) directly on this page, or reach out via the contact form for any additional details.