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KMID : 0380020090240020113
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Korean Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering
2009 Volume.24 No. 2 p.113 ~ p.121
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Research trends, applications, and domestic research promotion stratigies of metabolomics
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Kim So-Hyun
Yang Seung-Ok
Kim Kyoung-Heon
Kim Young-Suk
Liu Kwang-Hyun
Yoon Young-Ran
Lee Dong-Ho
Lee Choong-Hwan
Hwang Geum-Sook
Chung Myeon-Woo
Choi Ki-Hwan
Choi Hyung-Kyoon
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Abstract
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As one of the new areas of ’omics’ technology, there is increasing interest in metabolomics, which involves the analysis of low-molecular-weight compounds in cells, tissues, and biofluids, and considers interactions within various organisms and reactions of external chemicals with those organisms. However, metabolomics research is still at a fundamental stage in Korea. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to establish a strategic long-term plan to revitalize the national metabolomics approach and obtain the elementary data necessary to determine a policy for effectively supporting metabolomics research. These investigations clarified the state of metabolomics study both in Korea and internationally, from which we attempted to find the potentiality and fields where a metabolomics approach would be applicable, such as in medical science. We also discuss strategies for developing metabolomics research. This study revealed that promoting metabolomics in Korea requires cooperation with metabolomics researchers, acquisition of advanced technology, capital investment in metabolomics approach, establishment of metabolome database, and education of metabolome analysis experts. This would reduce the gap between the national and international levels of metabolomics research, with the resulting developments in metabolomics having the potential to greatly contribute to promoting biotechnology in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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metabolomics, metabolome, promotion strategies
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