Market consultation Metabolomics for microbiome-gut-brain axis study

At the WUR as Contracting Authority - the procurement need has arisen to enter into a new Contract for Metabolomics for microbiome-gut-brain axis study. Prior to the tender - we would like to get a better understanding and representation of possible market parties and possibilities. We are looking for a provider with expertise in metabolomics - capable of detecting a broad range of metabolites. Please provide an overview of which relevant compounds can be detected by your lab. At a minimum - detected metabolites should include compounds relevant to microbiome function - gut-brain signaling - and metabolic health - such as: - Short-chain fatty acids (e.g. - butyrate - acetate - propionate) - Amino acid derivatives (e.g. - leucine - isoleucine - valine - phenylalanine - phenylacetate - phenylpropionate - tyrosine) - Bile acids (e.g. - cholic acid - ...