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11-beta-Hydroxylase deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04030 21-Deoxycortisol Blood
  • Tonetto-Fernandes V, Lemos-Marini SH, Kuperman H, Ribeiro-Neto LM, Verreschi IT, Kater CE: Serum 21-Deoxycortisol, 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, and 11-deoxycortisol in classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia: clinical and hormonal correlations and identification of patients with 11beta-hydroxylase deficiency among a large group with alleged 21-hydroxylase deficiency. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Jun;91(6):2179-84. Epub 2006 Mar 21. [PubMed Link Image]
2-Aminoadipic aciduria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00510 Aminoadipic acid Blood; Urine
2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria (D) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00606 D-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
2-Hydroxyglutaric acid Aciduria (D) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00606 D-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
2-Hydroxyglutaric Acidemia (L) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00694 L-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria (D) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00606 D-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
2-ketoadipic Acidemia (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00510 Aminoadipic acid Blood; Urine
2-Ketoadipic Acidemia (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00321 2-Hydroxyadipic acid Urine
HMDB00225 Oxoadipic acid Urine
2-Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase Comples Deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00208 Oxoglutaric acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; N/A; Urine
21-Hydroxylase deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04030 21-Deoxycortisol Blood
  • Tonetto-Fernandes V, Lemos-Marini SH, Kuperman H, Ribeiro-Neto LM, Verreschi IT, Kater CE: Serum 21-Deoxycortisol, 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, and 11-deoxycortisol in classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia: clinical and hormonal correlations and identification of patients with 11beta-hydroxylase deficiency among a large group with alleged 21-hydroxylase deficiency. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Jun;91(6):2179-84. Epub 2006 Mar 21. [PubMed Link Image]
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (CYP21) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00374 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Blood; Saliva; Urine
3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-CoA Lyase Deficiency (7 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00754 3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00355 3-Hydroxymethylglutaric acid Urine
HMDB00459 3-Methylcrotonylglycine Urine
HMDB00522 3-Methylglutaconic acid Blood; Urine
HMDB00448 Adipic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00051 Ammonia Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
HMDB00752 Methylglutaric acid Urine
3-Hydroxyisobutyric Aciduria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00023 (S)-3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
3-Methyl-Crotonyl-Glycinuria (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00754 3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00459 3-Methylcrotonylglycine Urine
HMDB00051 Ammonia Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
3-Methylglutaconic aciduria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00754 3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Engelke UF, Kremer B, Kluijtmans LA, van der Graaf M, Morava E, Loupatty FJ, Wanders RJ, Moskau D, Loss S, van den Bergh E, Wevers RA: NMR spectroscopic studies on the late onset form of 3-methylglutaconic aciduria type I and other defects in leucine metabolism. NMR Biomed. 2006 Apr;19(2):271-8. [PubMed Link Image]
3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria (TYPE I) (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00754 3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00522 3-Methylglutaconic acid Blood; Urine
HMDB00752 Methylglutaric acid Urine
3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria (TYPE II), X-LINKED (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00243 Pyruvic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Saliva; Urine
4-Hydroxybutyric Aciduria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00337 (S)-3,4-Dihydroxybutyric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
5-Oxoprolinase Deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00267 Pyroglutamic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
Abetalipoproteinemia (9 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04844 Ganglioside GM3 (d18:1/16:0) Blood
  • Dawson G, Kruski AW, Scanu AM: Distribution of glycosphingolipids in the serum lipoproteins of normal human subjects and patients with hypo- and hyperlipidemias. J Lipid Res. 1976 Mar;17(2):125-31. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00140 Glucosylceramide Blood
  • Dawson G, Kruski AW, Scanu AM: Distribution of glycosphingolipids in the serum lipoproteins of normal human subjects and patients with hypo- and hyperlipidemias. J Lipid Res. 1976 Mar;17(2):125-31. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04866 Lactosylceramide (d18:1/12:0) Blood
  • Dawson G, Kruski AW, Scanu AM: Distribution of glycosphingolipids in the serum lipoproteins of normal human subjects and patients with hypo- and hyperlipidemias. J Lipid Res. 1976 Mar;17(2):125-31. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04958 Tetrahexosylceramide (d18:1/12:0) Blood
  • Dawson G, Kruski AW, Scanu AM: Distribution of glycosphingolipids in the serum lipoproteins of normal human subjects and patients with hypo- and hyperlipidemias. J Lipid Res. 1976 Mar;17(2):125-31. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04877 Trihexosylceramide (d18:1/12:0) Blood; Urine
  • Dawson G, Kruski AW, Scanu AM: Distribution of glycosphingolipids in the serum lipoproteins of normal human subjects and patients with hypo- and hyperlipidemias. J Lipid Res. 1976 Mar;17(2):125-31. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04880 Trihexosylceramide (d18:1/18:0) Blood; Urine
  • Dawson G, Kruski AW, Scanu AM: Distribution of glycosphingolipids in the serum lipoproteins of normal human subjects and patients with hypo- and hyperlipidemias. J Lipid Res. 1976 Mar;17(2):125-31. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04882 Trihexosylceramide (d18:1/22:0) Blood; Urine
  • Dawson G, Kruski AW, Scanu AM: Distribution of glycosphingolipids in the serum lipoproteins of normal human subjects and patients with hypo- and hyperlipidemias. J Lipid Res. 1976 Mar;17(2):125-31. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04886 Trihexosylceramide (d18:1/24:0) Blood; Urine
  • Dawson G, Kruski AW, Scanu AM: Distribution of glycosphingolipids in the serum lipoproteins of normal human subjects and patients with hypo- and hyperlipidemias. J Lipid Res. 1976 Mar;17(2):125-31. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04884 Trihexosylceramide (d18:1/26:1(17Z)) Blood; Urine
  • Dawson G, Kruski AW, Scanu AM: Distribution of glycosphingolipids in the serum lipoproteins of normal human subjects and patients with hypo- and hyperlipidemias. J Lipid Res. 1976 Mar;17(2):125-31. [PubMed Link Image]
Abnormal (46 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00338 2-Hydroxyestradiol Urine
  • Reichman ME, Judd JT, Longcope C, Schatzkin A, Clevidence BA, Nair PP, Campbell WS, Taylor PR: Effects of alcohol consumption on plasma and urinary hormone concentrations in premenopausal women. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1993 May 5;85(9):722-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00343 2-Hydroxyestrone Blood; Urine
  • Reichman ME, Judd JT, Longcope C, Schatzkin A, Clevidence BA, Nair PP, Campbell WS, Taylor PR: Effects of alcohol consumption on plasma and urinary hormone concentrations in premenopausal women. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1993 May 5;85(9):722-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB05998 20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Barden A, Zilkens RR, Croft K, Mori T, Burke V, Beilin LJ, Puddey IB: A reduction in alcohol consumption is associated with reduced plasma F2-isoprostanes and urinary 20-HETE excretion in men. Free Radic Biol Med. 2007 Jun 1;42(11):1730-5. Epub 2007 Mar 12. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04400 5-Acetylamino-6-amino-3-methyluracil Urine
  • Nyeki A, Biollaz J, Kesselring UW, Decosterd LA: Extractionless method for the simultaneous high-performance liquid chromatographic determination of urinary caffeine metabolites for N-acetyltransferase 2, cytochrome P450 1A2 and xanthine oxidase activity assessment. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 2001 May 5;755(1-2):73-84. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB06344 Alpha-N-Phenylacetyl-L-glutamine Blood; Urine
  • Yang D, Beylot M, Agarwal KC, Soloviev MV, Brunengraber H: Assay of the human liver citric acid cycle probe phenylacetylglutamine and of phenylacetate in plasma by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Anal Biochem. 1993 Jul;212(1):277-82. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00053 Androstenedione Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Reichman ME, Judd JT, Longcope C, Schatzkin A, Clevidence BA, Nair PP, Campbell WS, Taylor PR: Effects of alcohol consumption on plasma and urinary hormone concentrations in premenopausal women. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1993 May 5;85(9):722-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01870 Benzoic acid Urine
  • Geigy Scientific Tables, 8th Rev edition, pp. 130. Edited by C. Lentner, West Cadwell, N.J.: Medical education Div., Ciba-Geigy Corp. Basel, Switzerland c1981-1992.
HMDB02500 Bromide Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Geigy Scientific Tables, 8th Rev edition, pp. 165-177. Edited by C. Lentner, West Cadwell, N.J.: Medical education Div., Ciba-Geigy Corp., Basel, Switzerland c1981-1992.
HMDB02322 Cadaverine Blood; Urine
  • Guo K, Li L: Differential (12)C-/(13)C-Isotope Dansylation Labeling and Fast Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry for Absolute and Relative Quantification of the Metabolome. Anal Chem. 2009 Mar 23. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00619 Cholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00570 Coproporphyrin III Blood; Urine
  • Li J, Cai Z: Stacking and separation of urinary porphyrins in capillary electrophoresis: optimization of concentration efficiency and resolution. Talanta. 2008 Oct 19;77(1):331-9. Epub 2008 Jul 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00143 D-Galactose Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Geigy Scientific Tables, 8th Rev edition, pp. 130. Edited by C. Lentner, West Cadwell, N.J.: Medical education Div., Ciba-Geigy Corp. Basel, Switzerland c1981-1992.
HMDB00122 D-Glucose Blood; Breast Milk; CSF; Saliva; Urine
HMDB00626 Deoxycholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00014 Deoxycytidine Blood; Urine
  • Lee SH, Jung BH, Kim SY, Chung BC: A rapid and sensitive method for quantitation of nucleosides in human urine using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry with direct urine injection. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom. 2004;18(9):973-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01032 DHEA sulfate Blood; Urine
  • Reichman ME, Judd JT, Longcope C, Schatzkin A, Clevidence BA, Nair PP, Campbell WS, Taylor PR: Effects of alcohol consumption on plasma and urinary hormone concentrations in premenopausal women. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1993 May 5;85(9):722-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00575 DL-Homocystine Blood; Urine
HMDB00151 Estradiol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Reichman ME, Judd JT, Longcope C, Schatzkin A, Clevidence BA, Nair PP, Campbell WS, Taylor PR: Effects of alcohol consumption on plasma and urinary hormone concentrations in premenopausal women. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1993 May 5;85(9):722-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00153 Estriol Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Urine
  • Reichman ME, Judd JT, Longcope C, Schatzkin A, Clevidence BA, Nair PP, Campbell WS, Taylor PR: Effects of alcohol consumption on plasma and urinary hormone concentrations in premenopausal women. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1993 May 5;85(9):722-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00145 Estrone Blood; Urine
  • Reichman ME, Judd JT, Longcope C, Schatzkin A, Clevidence BA, Nair PP, Campbell WS, Taylor PR: Effects of alcohol consumption on plasma and urinary hormone concentrations in premenopausal women. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1993 May 5;85(9):722-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01425 Estrone sulfate Blood; Urine
  • Reichman ME, Judd JT, Longcope C, Schatzkin A, Clevidence BA, Nair PP, Campbell WS, Taylor PR: Effects of alcohol consumption on plasma and urinary hormone concentrations in premenopausal women. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1993 May 5;85(9):722-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00662 Fluorine Blood; Urine
  • Geigy Scientific Tables, 8th Rev edition, pp. 165-177. Edited by C. Lentner, West Cadwell, N.J.: Medical education Div., Ciba-Geigy Corp., Basel, Switzerland c1981-1992.
HMDB00142 Formic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Moore DF, Bentley AM, Dawling S, Hoare AM, Henry JA: Folinic acid and enhanced renal elimination in formic acid intoxication. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 1994;32(2):199-204. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00138 Glycocholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Nittono H, Obinata K, Nakatsu N, Watanabe T, Niijima S, Sasaki H, Arisaka O, Kato H, Yabuta K, Miyano T: Sulfated and nonsulfated bile acids in urine of patients with biliary atresia: analysis of bile acids by high-performance liquid chromatography. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1986 Jan;5(1):23-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00132 Guanine Cellular Cytoplasm; Urine
  • Ohdoi C, Nyhan WL, Kuhara T: Chemical diagnosis of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry detection. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2003 Jul 15;792(1):123-30. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB05994 Hexanal CSF
  • Goldberg EM, Blendis LM, Sandler S: A gas chromatographic--mass spectrometric study of profiles of volatile metabolites in hepatic encephalopathy. J Chromatogr. 1981 Dec 11;226(2):291-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00755 Hydroxyphenyllactic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Monch E, Kneer J, Jakobs C, Arnold M, Diehl H, Batzler U: Examination of urine metabolites in the newborn period and during protein loading tests at 6 months of age--Part 1. Eur J Pediatr. 1990;149 Suppl 1:S17-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB12238 Iodide Urine
  • Geigy Scientific Tables, 8th Rev edition, pp. 130. Edited by C. Lentner, West Cadwell, N.J.: Medical education Div., Ciba-Geigy Corp. Basel, Switzerland c1981-1992.
HMDB00191 L-Aspartic acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Guo K, Li L: Differential (12)C-/(13)C-Isotope Dansylation Labeling and Fast Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry for Absolute and Relative Quantification of the Metabolome. Anal Chem. 2009 Mar 23. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00192 L-Cystine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Geigy Scientific Tables, 8th Rev edition, pp. 165-177. Edited by Cornelius Lentner.
  • West Cadwell, N.J. : Medical education Div., Ciba-Geigy Corp.
  • Basel, Switzerland c1981-1992.
HMDB00641 L-Glutamine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Guo K, Li L: Differential (12)C-/(13)C-Isotope Dansylation Labeling and Fast Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry for Absolute and Relative Quantification of the Metabolome. Anal Chem. 2009 Mar 23. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00190 L-Lactic acid Bile; Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Geigy Scientific Tables, 8th Rev edition, pp. 130. Edited by C. Lentner, West Cadwell, N.J.: Medical education Div., Ciba-Geigy Corp. Basel, Switzerland c1981-1992.
HMDB00156 L-Malic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Guneral F, Bachmann C: Age-related reference values for urinary organic acids in a healthy Turkish pediatric population. Clin Chem. 1994 Jun;40(6):862-6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00696 L-Methionine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Do KQ, Lauer CJ, Schreiber W, Zollinger M, Gutteck-Amsler U, Cuenod M, Holsboer F: gamma-Glutamylglutamine and taurine concentrations are decreased in the cerebrospinal fluid of drug-naive patients with schizophrenic disorders. J Neurochem. 1995 Dec;65(6):2652-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB06112 Malondialdehyde Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Agarwal R, Chase SD: Rapid, fluorimetric-liquid chromatographic determination of malondialdehyde in biological samples. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2002 Jul 25;775(1):121-6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00752 Methylglutaric acid Urine
  • Geigy Scientific Tables, 8th Rev edition, pp. 130. Edited by C. Lentner, West Cadwell, N.J.: Medical education Div., Ciba-Geigy Corp. Basel, Switzerland c1981-1992.
HMDB03502 Myo-inositol hexakisphosphate Blood; Urine
  • March JG, Simonet BM, Grases F: Determination of phytic acid by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy: application to biological samples. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 2001 Jun 15;757(2):247-55. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01067 N-Acetylaspartylglutamic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Miyake M, Morino H, Mizobuchi M, Kakimoto Y: N-acetyl-L-aspartic acid, N-acetyl-alpha-L-aspartyl-L-glutamic acid and beta-citryl-L-glutamic acid in human urine. Clin Chim Acta. 1982 Mar 26;120(1):119-26. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00788 Orotidine Blood; Urine
  • Geigy Scientific Tables, 8th Rev edition, pp. 130. Edited by C. Lentner, West Cadwell, N.J.: Medical education Div., Ciba-Geigy Corp. Basel, Switzerland c1981-1992.
HMDB00208 Oxoglutaric acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; N/A; Urine
HMDB01830 Progesterone Blood; CSF
  • Reichman ME, Judd JT, Longcope C, Schatzkin A, Clevidence BA, Nair PP, Campbell WS, Taylor PR: Effects of alcohol consumption on plasma and urinary hormone concentrations in premenopausal women. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1993 May 5;85(9):722-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00840 Salicyluric acid Blood; Urine
HMDB03966 Selenomethionine Blood; Urine
  • Elmore E, Siddiqui S, Navidi M, Steele VE, Redpath JL: Correlation of in vitro chemopreventive efficacy data from the human epidermal cell assay with animal efficacy data and clinical trial plasma levels. J Cell Biochem. 2005 Jun 1;95(3):571-88. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00262 Thymine Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00289 Uric acid Amniotic Fluid; Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Geigy Scientific Tables, 8th Rev edition, pp. 130. Edited by C. Lentner, West Cadwell, N.J.: Medical education Div., Ciba-Geigy Corp. Basel, Switzerland c1981-1992.
HMDB11714 Vanilpyruvic acid Blood; Urine
  • Sreekumar A, Poisson LM, Rajendiran TM, Khan AP, Cao Q, Yu J, Laxman B, Mehra R, Lonigro RJ, Li Y, Nyati MK, Ahsan A, Kalyana-Sundaram S, Han B, Cao X, Byun J, Omenn GS, Ghosh D, Pennathur S, Alexander DC, Berger A, Shuster JR, Wei JT, Varambally S, Beecher C, Chinnaiyan AM: Metabolomic profiles delineate potential role for sarcosine in prostate cancer progression. Nature. 2009 Feb 12;457(7231):910-4. [PubMed Link Image]
ACTH Deficiency (Isolated) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00063 Cortisol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
Active tobacco user (5 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04350 Anabasine Blood; Urine
  • Moyer TP, Charlson JR, Enger RJ, Dale LC, Ebbert JO, Schroeder DR, Hurt RD: Simultaneous analysis of nicotine, nicotine metabolites, and tobacco alkaloids in serum or urine by tandem mass spectrometry, with clinically relevant metabolic profiles. Clin Chem. 2002 Sep;48(9):1460-71. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01046 Cotinine Blood; Saliva; Urine
  • Moyer TP, Charlson JR, Enger RJ, Dale LC, Ebbert JO, Schroeder DR, Hurt RD: Simultaneous analysis of nicotine, nicotine metabolites, and tobacco alkaloids in serum or urine by tandem mass spectrometry, with clinically relevant metabolic profiles. Clin Chem. 2002 Sep;48(9):1460-71. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01390 Hydroxycotinine Blood; Saliva; Urine
  • Moyer TP, Charlson JR, Enger RJ, Dale LC, Ebbert JO, Schroeder DR, Hurt RD: Simultaneous analysis of nicotine, nicotine metabolites, and tobacco alkaloids in serum or urine by tandem mass spectrometry, with clinically relevant metabolic profiles. Clin Chem. 2002 Sep;48(9):1460-71. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01934 L(-)-Nicotine pestanal Blood; Urine
  • Moyer TP, Charlson JR, Enger RJ, Dale LC, Ebbert JO, Schroeder DR, Hurt RD: Simultaneous analysis of nicotine, nicotine metabolites, and tobacco alkaloids in serum or urine by tandem mass spectrometry, with clinically relevant metabolic profiles. Clin Chem. 2002 Sep;48(9):1460-71. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01126 Nornicotine Urine
  • Moyer TP, Charlson JR, Enger RJ, Dale LC, Ebbert JO, Schroeder DR, Hurt RD: Simultaneous analysis of nicotine, nicotine metabolites, and tobacco alkaloids in serum or urine by tandem mass spectrometry, with clinically relevant metabolic profiles. Clin Chem. 2002 Sep;48(9):1460-71. [PubMed Link Image]
Acute ethanol intoxication (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00190 L-Lactic acid Bile; Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Fulop M, Bock J, Ben-Ezra J, Antony M, Danzig J, Gage JS: Plasma lactate and 3-hydroxybutyrate levels in patients with acute ethanol intoxication. Am J Med. 1986 Feb;80(2):191-4. [PubMed Link Image]
Acute intermittent porphyria (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00643 Coproporphyrin I Blood; Urine
  • Zuijderhoudt FM, Koehorst SG, Kluitenberg WE, Dorresteijn-de Bok J: On accuracy and precision of a HPLC method for measurement of urine porphyrin concentrations. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2000 Mar;38(3):227-30. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00570 Coproporphyrin III Blood; Urine
  • Zuijderhoudt FM, Koehorst SG, Kluitenberg WE, Dorresteijn-de Bok J: On accuracy and precision of a HPLC method for measurement of urine porphyrin concentrations. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2000 Mar;38(3):227-30. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00737 Heptacarboxylporphyrin I Urine
  • Zuijderhoudt FM, Koehorst SG, Kluitenberg WE, Dorresteijn-de Bok J: On accuracy and precision of a HPLC method for measurement of urine porphyrin concentrations. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2000 Mar;38(3):227-30. [PubMed Link Image]
Acute liver disease (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01045 Enkephalin L Blood
  • Thornton JR, Losowsky MS: Plasma leucine enkephalin is increased in liver disease. Gut. 1989 Oct;30(10):1392-5. [PubMed Link Image]
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00067 Cholesterol Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Tatidis L, Vitols S, Gruber A, Paul C, Axelson M: Cholesterol catabolism in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia and hypocholesterolemia: suppressed levels of a circulating marker for bile acid synthesis. Cancer Lett. 2001 Sep 20;170(2):169-75. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00122 D-Glucose Blood; Breast Milk; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Tatidis L, Vitols S, Gruber A, Paul C, Axelson M: Cholesterol catabolism in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia and hypocholesterolemia: suppressed levels of a circulating marker for bile acid synthesis. Cancer Lett. 2001 Sep 20;170(2):169-75. [PubMed Link Image]
Acute or chronic demyelinating polyneuropathies (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01419 24-Hydroxycholesterol Blood; CSF
  • Leoni V, Masterman T, Mousavi FS, Wretlind B, Wahlund LO, Diczfalusy U, Hillert J, Bjorkhem I: Diagnostic use of cerebral and extracerebral oxysterols. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2004 Feb;42(2):186-91. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02103 27-Hydroxycholesterol Blood; CSF
  • Leoni V, Masterman T, Mousavi FS, Wretlind B, Wahlund LO, Diczfalusy U, Hillert J, Bjorkhem I: Diagnostic use of cerebral and extracerebral oxysterols. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2004 Feb;42(2):186-91. [PubMed Link Image]
Acute seizures (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00192 L-Cystine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
Addison's disease (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00068 Epinephrine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bornstein SR, Breidert M, Ehrhart-Bornstein M, Kloos B, Scherbaum WA: Plasma catecholamines in patients with Addison's disease. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1995 Feb;42(2):215-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Adenosine deaminase deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00101 Deoxyadenosine Urine
  • Yamamoto T, Moriwaki Y, Takahashi S, Fujita T, Tsutsumi Z, Yamakita J, Shimizu K, Shiota M, Ohta S, Higashino K: Determination of adenosine and deoxyadenosine in urine by high-performance liquid chromatography with column switching. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 1998 Nov 20;719(1-2):55-61. [PubMed Link Image]
Adenosine deaminase(ADA) deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB11599 1-Methyladenine Urine
  • Mills GC: 1-Methyladenine in urine of an adenosine deaminase-deficient adult without immunodeficiency. Biochem Med Metab Biol. 1989 Dec;42(3):240-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Adenylosuccinate lyase (ASDL) deficiency (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00797 SAICAR CSF
  • Marinaki AM, Champion M, Kurian MA, Simmonds HA, Marie S, Vincent MF, van den Berghe G, Duley JA, Fairbanks LD: Adenylosuccinate lyase deficiency--first British case. Nucleosides Nucleotides Nucleic Acids. 2004 Oct;23(8-9):1231-3. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00912 Succinyladenosine Blood; CSF
  • Marinaki AM, Champion M, Kurian MA, Simmonds HA, Marie S, Vincent MF, van den Berghe G, Duley JA, Fairbanks LD: Adenylosuccinate lyase deficiency--first British case. Nucleosides Nucleotides Nucleic Acids. 2004 Oct;23(8-9):1231-3. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00289 Uric acid Amniotic Fluid; Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Marinaki AM, Champion M, Kurian MA, Simmonds HA, Marie S, Vincent MF, van den Berghe G, Duley JA, Fairbanks LD: Adenylosuccinate lyase deficiency--first British case. Nucleosides Nucleotides Nucleic Acids. 2004 Oct;23(8-9):1231-3. [PubMed Link Image]
Adrenal Hypolasia (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00063 Cortisol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
Adrenoleukodystrophy (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02356 Hexacosanoic acid Blood
HMDB00801 Phytanic acid Blood
HMDB00795 Pristanic acid Blood
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00716 L-Pipecolic acid Blood
  • Watkins PA, Chen WW, Harris CJ, Hoefler G, Hoefler S, Blake DC Jr, Balfe A, Kelley RI, Moser AB, Beard ME, et al.: Peroxisomal bifunctional enzyme deficiency. J Clin Invest. 1989 Mar;83(3):771-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02163 Trihydroxycoprostanoic acid Blood
  • Watkins PA, Chen WW, Harris CJ, Hoefler G, Hoefler S, Blake DC Jr, Balfe A, Kelley RI, Moser AB, Beard ME, et al.: Peroxisomal bifunctional enzyme deficiency. J Clin Invest. 1989 Mar;83(3):771-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-Linked) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00070 Pipecolic acid Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
Adrenomyeloneuropathy (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02068 Erucic acid Blood
  • Aubourg P, Adamsbaum C, Lavallard-Rousseau MC, Rocchiccioli F, Cartier N, Jambaque I, Jakobezak C, Lemaitre A, Boureau F, Wolf C, et al.: A two-year trial of oleic and erucic acids ("Lorenzo's oil") as treatment for adrenomyeloneuropathy. N Engl J Med. 1993 Sep 9;329(11):745-52. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02356 Hexacosanoic acid Blood
  • Sadeghi-Nejad A, Senior B: Adrenomyeloneuropathy presenting as Addison's disease in childhood. N Engl J Med. 1990 Jan 4;322(1):13-6. [PubMed Link Image]
After 15 day of phylloquinone depletion (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04808 7C-aglycone Urine
  • Harrington DJ, Booth SL, Card DJ, Shearer MJ: Excretion of the urinary 5C- and 7C-aglycone metabolites of vitamin K by young adults responds to changes in dietary phylloquinone and dihydrophylloquinone intakes. J Nutr. 2007 Jul;137(7):1763-8. [PubMed Link Image]
After 15 day of phylloquinone restriction (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04810 5C-aglycone Urine
  • Harrington DJ, Booth SL, Card DJ, Shearer MJ: Excretion of the urinary 5C- and 7C-aglycone metabolites of vitamin K by young adults responds to changes in dietary phylloquinone and dihydrophylloquinone intakes. J Nutr. 2007 Jul;137(7):1763-8. [PubMed Link Image]
After alcohol intake (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB05199 (R)-Salsolinol Blood; CSF
  • Haber H, Winkler A, Putscher I, Henklein P, Baeger I, Georgi M, Melzig MF: Plasma and urine salsolinol in humans: effect of acute ethanol intake on the enantiomeric composition of salsolinol. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 1996 Feb;20(1):87-92. [PubMed Link Image]
After tomato drink intake (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03993 Alpha-Carotene Blood
  • Porrini M, Riso P, Brusamolino A, Berti C, Guarnieri S, Visioli F: Daily intake of a formulated tomato drink affects carotenoid plasma and lymphocyte concentrations and improves cellular antioxidant protection. Br J Nutr. 2005 Jan;93(1):93-9. [PubMed Link Image]
AIDS (6 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01396 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid Blood; CSF
  • Surtees R, Hyland K, Smith I: Central-nervous-system methyl-group metabolism in children with neurological complications of HIV infection. Lancet. 1990 Mar 17;335(8690):619-21. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00039 Butyric acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Stein TP, Koerner B, Schluter MD, Leskiw MJ, Gaprindachvilli T, Richards EW, Cope FO, Condolucci D: Weight loss, the gut and the inflammatory response in aids patients. Cytokine. 1997 Feb;9(2):143-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00574 L-Cysteine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Naisbitt DJ, Vilar FJ, Stalford AC, Wilkins EG, Pirmohamed M, Park BK: Plasma cysteine deficiency and decreased reduction of nitrososulfamethoxazole with HIV infection. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2000 Dec 10;16(18):1929-38. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00765 Mannitol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Megson GM, Stevens DA, Hamilton JR, Denning DW: D-mannitol in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with AIDS and cryptococcal meningitis. J Clin Microbiol. 1996 Jan;34(1):218-21. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00845 Neopterin Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Ellaurie M, Calvelli T, Rubinstein A: Neopterin concentrations in pediatric human immunodeficiency virus infection as predictor of disease activity. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1992 Apr;11(4):286-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00232 Quinolinic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Heyes MP, Saito K, Lackner A, Wiley CA, Achim CL, Markey SP: Sources of the neurotoxin quinolinic acid in the brain of HIV-1-infected patients and retrovirus-infected macaques. FASEB J. 1998 Jul;12(10):881-96. [PubMed Link Image]
Alcohol intoxication (6 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB11469 2-Butanol Blood
  • Jones AW, Lund M, Andersson E: Drinking drivers in Sweden who consume denatured alcohol preparations: an analytical-toxicological study. J Anal Toxicol. 1989 Jul-Aug;13(4):199-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01659 Acetone Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Jones AW, Lund M, Andersson E: Drinking drivers in Sweden who consume denatured alcohol preparations: an analytical-toxicological study. J Anal Toxicol. 1989 Jul-Aug;13(4):199-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00474 Butanone Blood; Urine
  • Jones AW, Lund M, Andersson E: Drinking drivers in Sweden who consume denatured alcohol preparations: an analytical-toxicological study. J Anal Toxicol. 1989 Jul-Aug;13(4):199-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00108 Ethanol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Jones AW, Lund M, Andersson E: Drinking drivers in Sweden who consume denatured alcohol preparations: an analytical-toxicological study. J Anal Toxicol. 1989 Jul-Aug;13(4):199-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00863 Isopropyl alcohol Blood; CSF
  • Jones AW, Lund M, Andersson E: Drinking drivers in Sweden who consume denatured alcohol preparations: an analytical-toxicological study. J Anal Toxicol. 1989 Jul-Aug;13(4):199-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01875 Methanol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Jones AW, Lund M, Andersson E: Drinking drivers in Sweden who consume denatured alcohol preparations: an analytical-toxicological study. J Anal Toxicol. 1989 Jul-Aug;13(4):199-203. [PubMed Link Image]
Alcoholism (7 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00990 Acetaldehyde Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Brecher AS, Adamu MT: Short- and long-term effects of acetaldehyde on plasma. Alcohol. 2002 Jan;26(1):49-53. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01875 Methanol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Jones AW, Lowinger H: Relationship between the concentration of ethanol and methanol in blood samples from Swedish drinking drivers. Forensic Sci Int. 1988 Jun;37(4):277-85. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01488 Nicotinic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Dastur DK, Santhadevi N, Quadros EV, Avari FC, Wadia NH, Desai MN, Bharucha EP: The B-vitamins in malnutrition with alcoholism. A model of intervitamin relationships. Br J Nutr. 1976 Sep;36(2):143-59. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00210 Pantothenic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Dastur DK, Santhadevi N, Quadros EV, Avari FC, Wadia NH, Desai MN, Bharucha EP: The B-vitamins in malnutrition with alcoholism. A model of intervitamin relationships. Br J Nutr. 1976 Sep;36(2):143-59. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00244 Riboflavin Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Dastur DK, Santhadevi N, Quadros EV, Avari FC, Wadia NH, Desai MN, Bharucha EP: The B-vitamins in malnutrition with alcoholism. A model of intervitamin relationships. Br J Nutr. 1976 Sep;36(2):143-59. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB06088 Scyllitol Blood; CSF
  • Viola A, Nicoli F, Denis B, Confort-Gouny S, Le Fur Y, Ranjeva JP, Viout P, Cozzone PJ: High cerebral scyllo-inositol: a new marker of brain metabolism disturbances induced by chronic alcoholism. MAGMA. 2004 Sep;17(1):47-61. Epub 2004 Aug 31. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00235 Thiamine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Dastur DK, Santhadevi N, Quadros EV, Avari FC, Wadia NH, Desai MN, Bharucha EP: The B-vitamins in malnutrition with alcoholism. A model of intervitamin relationships. Br J Nutr. 1976 Sep;36(2):143-59. [PubMed Link Image]
Aldehyde dehydrogenase deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00990 Acetaldehyde Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Brecher AS, Adamu MT: Short- and long-term effects of acetaldehyde on plasma. Alcohol. 2002 Jan;26(1):49-53. [PubMed Link Image]
Alkaptonuria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00130 Homogentisic acid Blood; Urine
  • Phornphutkul C, Introne WJ, Perry MB, Bernardini I, Murphey MD, Fitzpatrick DL, Anderson PD, Huizing M, Anikster Y, Gerber LH, Gahl WA: Natural history of alkaptonuria. N Engl J Med. 2002 Dec 26;347(26):2111-21. [PubMed Link Image]
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00138 Glycocholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Matsui A, Psacharopoulos HT, Mowat AP, Portmann B, Murphy GM: Radioimmunoassay of serum glycocholic acid, standard laboratory tests of liver function and liver biopsy findings: comparative study of children with liver disease. J Clin Pathol. 1982 Sep;35(9):1011-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Alpha-aminoadipic aciduria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00510 Aminoadipic acid Blood; Urine
  • Vallat C, Rivier F, Bellet H, Magnan de Bornier B, Mion H, Echenne B: Treatment with vigabatrin may mimic alpha-aminoadipic aciduria. Epilepsia. 1996 Aug;37(8):803-5. [PubMed Link Image]
Alzheimer's diesease (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00177 L-Histidine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
Alzheimer's disease (85 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02712 1,5-Anhydrosorbitol Blood; CSF
  • Shetty HU, Holloway HW, Schapiro MB: Cerebrospinal fluid and plasma distribution of myo-inositol and other polyols in Alzheimer disease. Clin Chem. 1996 Feb;42(2):298-302. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00001 1-Methylhistidine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01419 24-Hydroxycholesterol Blood; CSF
  • Leoni V, Masterman T, Mousavi FS, Wretlind B, Wahlund LO, Diczfalusy U, Hillert J, Bjorkhem I: Diagnostic use of cerebral and extracerebral oxysterols. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2004 Feb;42(2):186-91. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02103 27-Hydroxycholesterol Blood; CSF
  • Leoni V, Masterman T, Mousavi FS, Wretlind B, Wahlund LO, Diczfalusy U, Hillert J, Bjorkhem I: Diagnostic use of cerebral and extracerebral oxysterols. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2004 Feb;42(2):186-91. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01336 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Raskind MA, Peskind ER, Holmes C, Goldstein DS: Patterns of cerebrospinal fluid catechols support increased central noradrenergic responsiveness in aging and Alzheimer's disease. Biol Psychiatry. 1999 Sep 15;46(6):756-65. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00479 3-Methylhistidine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB06055 4-Hydroxy-L-proline Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04362 4-Hydroxynonenal Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Selley ML, Close DR, Stern SE: The effect of increased concentrations of homocysteine on the concentration of (E)-4-hydroxy-2-nonenal in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Neurobiol Aging. 2002 May-Jun;23(3):383-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00450 5-Hydroxylysine Blood; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02032 8-Hydroxyguanine Blood; CSF
  • Lovell MA, Markesbery WR: Ratio of 8-hydroxyguanine in intact DNA to free 8-hydroxyguanine is increased in Alzheimer disease ventricular cerebrospinal fluid. Arch Neurol. 2001 Mar;58(3):392-6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02044 8-Hydroxyguanosine Blood; CSF
  • Abe T, Tohgi H, Isobe C, Murata T, Sato C: Remarkable increase in the concentration of 8-hydroxyguanosine in cerebrospinal fluid from patients with Alzheimer's disease. J Neurosci Res. 2002 Nov 1;70(3):447-50. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00895 Acetylcholine CSF; Urine
  • Jia JP, Jia JM, Zhou WD, Xu M, Chu CB, Yan X, Sun YX: Differential acetylcholine and choline concentrations in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Chin Med J (Engl). 2004 Aug;117(8):1161-4. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01247 Aluminum Blood; CSF
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00194 Anserine Blood; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04142 Barium Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02387 Beryllium Blood
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02196 Bismuth Blood
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03638 Cadmium Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00464 Calcium Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00033 Carnosine Blood; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00097 Choline Blood; Breast Milk; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Walter A, Korth U, Hilgert M, Hartmann J, Weichel O, Hilgert M, Fassbender K, Schmitt A, Klein J: Glycerophosphocholine is elevated in cerebrospinal fluid of Alzheimer patients. Neurobiol Aging. 2004 Nov-Dec;25(10):1299-303. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00904 Citrulline Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00608 Cobalt Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00657 Copper Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Molina JA, Jimenez-Jimenez FJ, Aguilar MV, Meseguer I, Mateos-Vega CJ, Gonzalez-Munoz MJ, de Bustos F, Porta J, Orti-Pareja M, Zurdo M, Barrios E, Martinez-Para MC: Cerebrospinal fluid levels of transition metals in patients with Alzheimer's disease. J Neural Transm. 1998;105(4-5):479-88. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00122 D-Glucose Blood; Breast Milk; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Redjems-Bennani N, Jeandel C, Lefebvre E, Blain H, Vidailhet M, Gueant JL: Abnormal substrate levels that depend upon mitochondrial function in cerebrospinal fluid from Alzheimer patients. Gerontology. 1998;44(5):300-4. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00073 Dopamine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03869 Epsilon-(gamma-Glutamyl)-lysine Blood; CSF
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00121 Folic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Selley ML, Close DR, Stern SE: The effect of increased concentrations of homocysteine on the concentration of (E)-4-hydroxy-2-nonenal in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Neurobiol Aging. 2002 May-Jun;23(3):383-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00134 Fumaric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Redjems-Bennani N, Jeandel C, Lefebvre E, Blain H, Vidailhet M, Gueant JL: Abnormal substrate levels that depend upon mitochondrial function in cerebrospinal fluid from Alzheimer patients. Gerontology. 1998;44(5):300-4. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00107 Galactitol Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Shetty HU, Holloway HW, Schapiro MB: Cerebrospinal fluid and plasma distribution of myo-inositol and other polyols in Alzheimer disease. Clin Chem. 1996 Feb;42(2):298-302. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00112 Gamma-Aminobutyric acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00086 Glycerophosphocholine Blood; Breast Milk; CSF; Semen
  • Walter A, Korth U, Hilgert M, Hartmann J, Weichel O, Hilgert M, Fassbender K, Schmitt A, Klein J: Glycerophosphocholine is elevated in cerebrospinal fluid of Alzheimer patients. Neurobiol Aging. 2004 Nov-Dec;25(10):1299-303. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00123 Glycine Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00721 Glycylproline Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00742 Homocysteine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Serot JM, Barbe F, Arning E, Bottiglieri T, Franck P, Montagne P, Nicolas JP: Homocysteine and methylmalonic acid concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid: relation with age and Alzheimer's disease. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2005 Nov;76(11):1585-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00725 Hydroxyproline Blood; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00692 Iron Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Molina JA, Jimenez-Jimenez FJ, Aguilar MV, Meseguer I, Mateos-Vega CJ, Gonzalez-Munoz MJ, de Bustos F, Porta J, Orti-Pareja M, Zurdo M, Barrios E, Martinez-Para MC: Cerebrospinal fluid levels of transition metals in patients with Alzheimer's disease. J Neural Transm. 1998;105(4-5):479-88. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB06284 L-2,4-diaminobutyric acid Blood; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00452 L-Alpha-aminobutyric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01851 L-Arabitol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Shetty HU, Holloway HW, Schapiro MB: Cerebrospinal fluid and plasma distribution of myo-inositol and other polyols in Alzheimer disease. Clin Chem. 1996 Feb;42(2):298-302. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00517 L-Arginine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00168 L-Asparagine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00191 L-Aspartic acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00099 L-Cystathionine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00192 L-Cystine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00181 L-Dopa Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00148 L-Glutamic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00641 L-Glutamine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00177 L-Histidine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00172 L-Isoleucine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00687 L-Leucine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00182 L-Lysine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00159 L-Phenylalanine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00162 L-Proline Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00187 L-Serine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00167 L-Threonine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00929 L-Tryptophan Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00158 L-Tyrosine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00883 L-Valine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04628 Lead Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB05949 Lithium Blood
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00547 Magnesium Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01333 Manganese Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Molina JA, Jimenez-Jimenez FJ, Aguilar MV, Meseguer I, Mateos-Vega CJ, Gonzalez-Munoz MJ, de Bustos F, Porta J, Orti-Pareja M, Zurdo M, Barrios E, Martinez-Para MC: Cerebrospinal fluid levels of transition metals in patients with Alzheimer's disease. J Neural Transm. 1998;105(4-5):479-88. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00765 Mannitol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Shetty HU, Holloway HW, Schapiro MB: Cerebrospinal fluid and plasma distribution of myo-inositol and other polyols in Alzheimer disease. Clin Chem. 1996 Feb;42(2):298-302. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03625 Mercury Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00202 Methylmalonic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Kristensen MO, Gulmann NC, Christensen JE, Ostergaard K, Rasmussen K: Serum cobalamin and methylmalonic acid in Alzheimer dementia. Acta Neurol Scand. 1993 Jun;87(6):475-81. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01302 Molybdenum Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00211 Myoinositol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Shetty HU, Holloway HW, Schapiro MB: Cerebrospinal fluid and plasma distribution of myo-inositol and other polyols in Alzheimer disease. Clin Chem. 1996 Feb;42(2):298-302. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02457 Nickel Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00214 Ornithine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03933 Pentosidine Blood; CSF
  • Bar KJ, Franke S, Wenda B, Muller S, Kientsch-Engel R, Stein G, Sauer H: Pentosidine and N(epsilon)-(carboxymethyl)-lysine in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Neurobiol Aging. 2003 Mar-Apr;24(2):333-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01565 Phosphorylcholine Blood; Breast Milk; CSF
  • Walter A, Korth U, Hilgert M, Hartmann J, Weichel O, Hilgert M, Fassbender K, Schmitt A, Klein J: Glycerophosphocholine is elevated in cerebrospinal fluid of Alzheimer patients. Neurobiol Aging. 2004 Nov-Dec;25(10):1299-303. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB06695 Prolylhydroxyproline CSF
  • Fonteh AN, Harrington RJ, Tsai A, Liao P, Harrington MG: Free amino acid and dipeptide changes in the body fluids from Alzheimer's disease subjects. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):213-24. Epub 2006 Oct 10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00508 Ribitol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Shetty HU, Holloway HW, Schapiro MB: Cerebrospinal fluid and plasma distribution of myo-inositol and other polyols in Alzheimer disease. Clin Chem. 1996 Feb;42(2):298-302. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02175 Silicon Blood; CSF
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00247 Sorbitol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Shetty HU, Holloway HW, Schapiro MB: Cerebrospinal fluid and plasma distribution of myo-inositol and other polyols in Alzheimer disease. Clin Chem. 1996 Feb;42(2):298-302. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03642 Strontium Blood
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00254 Succinic acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Redjems-Bennani N, Jeandel C, Lefebvre E, Blain H, Vidailhet M, Gueant JL: Abnormal substrate levels that depend upon mitochondrial function in cerebrospinal fluid from Alzheimer patients. Gerontology. 1998;44(5):300-4. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02666 Thiamine monophosphate Blood; CSF
  • Molina JA, Jimenez-Jimenez FJ, Hernanz A, Fernandez-Vivancos E, Medina S, de Bustos F, Gomez-Escalonilla C, Sayed Y: Cerebrospinal fluid levels of thiamine in patients with Alzheimer's disease. J Neural Transm. 2002 Jul;109(7-8):1035-44. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01372 Thiamine pyrophosphate Blood; CSF
  • Molina JA, Jimenez-Jimenez FJ, Hernanz A, Fernandez-Vivancos E, Medina S, de Bustos F, Gomez-Escalonilla C, Sayed Y: Cerebrospinal fluid levels of thiamine in patients with Alzheimer's disease. J Neural Transm. 2002 Jul;109(7-8):1035-44. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01960 Tin Blood; CSF
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01966 Titanium Blood
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01989 Tungsten Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02503 Vanadium Blood; CSF
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01303 Zinc Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bocca B, Forte G, Petrucci F, Pino A, Marchione F, Bomboi G, Senofonte O, Giubilei F, Alimonti A: Monitoring of chemical elements and oxidative damage in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2005;41(2):197-203. [PubMed Link Image]
Ambulant pregnancy (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00153 Estriol Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Urine
  • Andreolini F, Borra C, Caccamo F, Di Corcia A, Nicoletti I, Samperi R, Improta F: Estriol and its conjugates in late pregnancy determined by extraction with Carbopack B and liquid chromatography with fluorometric detection. Clin Chem. 1985 Oct;31(10):1698-702. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB10356 Estriol 3-sulfate 16-glucuronide Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Urine
  • Andreolini F, Borra C, Caccamo F, Di Corcia A, Nicoletti I, Samperi R, Improta F: Estriol and its conjugates in late pregnancy determined by extraction with Carbopack B and liquid chromatography with fluorometric detection. Clin Chem. 1985 Oct;31(10):1698-702. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB10335 Estriol-3-glucuronide Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Urine
  • Andreolini F, Borra C, Caccamo F, Di Corcia A, Nicoletti I, Samperi R, Improta F: Estriol and its conjugates in late pregnancy determined by extraction with Carbopack B and liquid chromatography with fluorometric detection. Clin Chem. 1985 Oct;31(10):1698-702. [PubMed Link Image]
Aminoacylase I deficiency (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00532 Acetylglycine Blood; Urine
  • Van Coster RN, Gerlo EA, Giardina TG, Engelke UF, Smet JE, De Praeter CM, Meersschaut VA, De Meirleir LJ, Seneca SH, Devreese B, Leroy JG, Herga S, Perrier JP, Wevers RA, Lissens W: Aminoacylase I deficiency: a novel inborn error of metabolism. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2005 Dec 23;338(3):1322-6. Epub 2005 Nov 2. [PubMed Link Image]
  • A J, Trygg J, Gullberg J, Johansson AI, Jonsson P, Antti H, Marklund SL, Moritz T: Extraction and GC/MS analysis of the human blood plasma metabolome. Anal Chem. 2005 Dec 15;77(24):8086-94. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02931 N-Acetylserine Urine
  • Sass JO, Mohr V, Olbrich H, Engelke U, Horvath J, Fliegauf M, Loges NT, Schweitzer-Krantz S, Moebus R, Weiler P, Kispert A, Superti-Furga A, Wevers RA, Omran H: Mutations in ACY1, the gene encoding aminoacylase 1, cause a novel inborn error of metabolism. Am J Hum Genet. 2006 Mar;78(3):401-9. Epub 2006 Jan 18. [PubMed Link Image]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00667 L-Thyronine Blood; Urine
  • Malin JP, Kodding R, Fuhrmann H, von zur Muhlen A: T4, T3 and rT3 levels in serum and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. J Neurol. 1989 Jan;236(1):57-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02878 Nitrate Blood; CSF
  • Boll MC, Alcaraz-Zubeldia M, Montes S, Murillo-Bonilla L, Rios C: Raised nitrate concentration and low SOD activity in the CSF of sporadic ALS patients. Neurochem Res. 2003 May;28(5):699-703. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01220 Prostaglandin E2 Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Almer G, Teismann P, Stevic Z, Halaschek-Wiener J, Deecke L, Kostic V, Przedborski S: Increased levels of the pro-inflammatory prostaglandin PGE2 in CSF from ALS patients. Neurology. 2002 Apr 23;58(8):1277-9. [PubMed Link Image]
Anemia (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00715 Kynurenic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Medana IM, Day NP, Salahifar-Sabet H, Stocker R, Smythe G, Bwanaisa L, Njobvu A, Kayira K, Turner GD, Taylor TE, Hunt NH: Metabolites of the kynurenine pathway of tryptophan metabolism in the cerebrospinal fluid of Malawian children with malaria. J Infect Dis. 2003 Sep 15;188(6):844-9. Epub 2003 Sep 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00070 Pipecolic acid Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Medana IM, Day NP, Salahifar-Sabet H, Stocker R, Smythe G, Bwanaisa L, Njobvu A, Kayira K, Turner GD, Taylor TE, Hunt NH: Metabolites of the kynurenine pathway of tryptophan metabolism in the cerebrospinal fluid of Malawian children with malaria. J Infect Dis. 2003 Sep 15;188(6):844-9. Epub 2003 Sep 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00232 Quinolinic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Medana IM, Day NP, Salahifar-Sabet H, Stocker R, Smythe G, Bwanaisa L, Njobvu A, Kayira K, Turner GD, Taylor TE, Hunt NH: Metabolites of the kynurenine pathway of tryptophan metabolism in the cerebrospinal fluid of Malawian children with malaria. J Infect Dis. 2003 Sep 15;188(6):844-9. Epub 2003 Sep 9. [PubMed Link Image]
Anephrism (6 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00430 24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Blood
  • Shepard RM, Horst RL, Hamstra AJ, DeLuca HF: Determination of vitamin D and its metabolites in plasma from normal and anephric man. Biochem J. 1979 Jul 15;182(1):55-69. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01420 25,26-dihydroxyvitamin D Blood
  • Shepard RM, Horst RL, Hamstra AJ, DeLuca HF: Determination of vitamin D and its metabolites in plasma from normal and anephric man. Biochem J. 1979 Jul 15;182(1):55-69. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01438 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 Blood; Urine
  • Shepard RM, Horst RL, Hamstra AJ, DeLuca HF: Determination of vitamin D and its metabolites in plasma from normal and anephric man. Biochem J. 1979 Jul 15;182(1):55-69. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03550 Calcidiol Blood; Urine
  • Shepard RM, Horst RL, Hamstra AJ, DeLuca HF: Determination of vitamin D and its metabolites in plasma from normal and anephric man. Biochem J. 1979 Jul 15;182(1):55-69. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00900 Ergocalciferol Blood
  • Shepard RM, Horst RL, Hamstra AJ, DeLuca HF: Determination of vitamin D and its metabolites in plasma from normal and anephric man. Biochem J. 1979 Jul 15;182(1):55-69. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00876 Vitamin D3 Blood
  • Shepard RM, Horst RL, Hamstra AJ, DeLuca HF: Determination of vitamin D and its metabolites in plasma from normal and anephric man. Biochem J. 1979 Jul 15;182(1):55-69. [PubMed Link Image]
Angina (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04242 11-Dehydro-thromboxane B2 Blood; Urine
  • Koike T, Hattori A, Igarashi Y, Matsubara T, Tamura Y, Yamazoe M, Izumi T, Shibata A: [Elevation of 11-dehydro-thromboxane B2 levels in unstable angina] J Cardiol. 1991;21(4):899-904. [PubMed Link Image]
Anorexia nervosa (13 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00526 5a-Tetrahydrocortisol Blood; Urine
  • Vierhapper H, Kiss A, Nowotny P, Wiesnagrotzki S, Monder C, Waldhausl W: Metabolism of cortisol in anorexia nervosa. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1990 Jun;122(6):753-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00448 Adipic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Capo-chichi CD, Gueant JL, Lefebvre E, Bennani N, Lorentz E, Vidailhet C, Vidailhet M: Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Apr;69(4):672-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00063 Cortisol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Vierhapper H, Kiss A, Nowotny P, Wiesnagrotzki S, Monder C, Waldhausl W: Metabolism of cortisol in anorexia nervosa. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1990 Jun;122(6):753-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00622 Ethylmalonic acid CSF; Urine
  • Capo-chichi CD, Gueant JL, Lefebvre E, Bennani N, Lorentz E, Vidailhet C, Vidailhet M: Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Apr;69(4):672-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01248 FAD Blood
  • Capo-chichi CD, Gueant JL, Lefebvre E, Bennani N, Lorentz E, Vidailhet C, Vidailhet M: Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Apr;69(4):672-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01520 Flavin Mononucleotide Blood
  • Capo-chichi CD, Gueant JL, Lefebvre E, Bennani N, Lorentz E, Vidailhet C, Vidailhet M: Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Apr;69(4):672-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00661 Glutaric acid Blood; Urine
  • Capo-chichi CD, Gueant JL, Lefebvre E, Bennani N, Lorentz E, Vidailhet C, Vidailhet M: Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Apr;69(4):672-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00678 Isovalerylglycine Blood; Urine
  • Capo-chichi CD, Gueant JL, Lefebvre E, Bennani N, Lorentz E, Vidailhet C, Vidailhet M: Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Apr;69(4):672-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00265 Liothyronine Blood; Saliva; Urine
  • Capo-chichi CD, Gueant JL, Lefebvre E, Bennani N, Lorentz E, Vidailhet C, Vidailhet M: Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Apr;69(4):672-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00244 Riboflavin Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Capo-chichi CD, Gueant JL, Lefebvre E, Bennani N, Lorentz E, Vidailhet C, Vidailhet M: Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Apr;69(4):672-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00893 Suberic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Capo-chichi CD, Gueant JL, Lefebvre E, Bennani N, Lorentz E, Vidailhet C, Vidailhet M: Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Apr;69(4):672-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00903 Tetrahydrocortisone Blood; Urine
  • Vierhapper H, Kiss A, Nowotny P, Wiesnagrotzki S, Monder C, Waldhausl W: Metabolism of cortisol in anorexia nervosa. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1990 Jun;122(6):753-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00248 Thyroxine Blood; Saliva; Urine
  • Capo-chichi CD, Gueant JL, Lefebvre E, Bennani N, Lorentz E, Vidailhet C, Vidailhet M: Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Apr;69(4):672-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Anoxia (9 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00357 3-Hydroxybutyric acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Zupke C, Sinskey AJ, Stephanopoulos G: Intracellular flux analysis applied to the effect of dissolved oxygen on hybridomas. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 1995 Dec;44(1-2):27-36. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00060 Acetoacetic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Zupke C, Sinskey AJ, Stephanopoulos G: Intracellular flux analysis applied to the effect of dissolved oxygen on hybridomas. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 1995 Dec;44(1-2):27-36. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00193 Isocitric acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Semen; Urine
  • Zupke C, Sinskey AJ, Stephanopoulos G: Intracellular flux analysis applied to the effect of dissolved oxygen on hybridomas. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 1995 Dec;44(1-2):27-36. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00148 L-Glutamic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Zupke C, Sinskey AJ, Stephanopoulos G: Intracellular flux analysis applied to the effect of dissolved oxygen on hybridomas. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 1995 Dec;44(1-2):27-36. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00190 L-Lactic acid Bile; Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Zupke C, Sinskey AJ, Stephanopoulos G: Intracellular flux analysis applied to the effect of dissolved oxygen on hybridomas. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 1995 Dec;44(1-2):27-36. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00156 L-Malic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Zupke C, Sinskey AJ, Stephanopoulos G: Intracellular flux analysis applied to the effect of dissolved oxygen on hybridomas. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 1995 Dec;44(1-2):27-36. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00223 Oxalacetic acid Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Zupke C, Sinskey AJ, Stephanopoulos G: Intracellular flux analysis applied to the effect of dissolved oxygen on hybridomas. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 1995 Dec;44(1-2):27-36. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00208 Oxoglutaric acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; N/A; Urine
  • Zupke C, Sinskey AJ, Stephanopoulos G: Intracellular flux analysis applied to the effect of dissolved oxygen on hybridomas. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 1995 Dec;44(1-2):27-36. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00243 Pyruvic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Zupke C, Sinskey AJ, Stephanopoulos G: Intracellular flux analysis applied to the effect of dissolved oxygen on hybridomas. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 1995 Dec;44(1-2):27-36. [PubMed Link Image]
Appendicitis (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00197 Indoleacetic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Ilkhanizadeh B, Owji AA, Tavangar SM, Vasei M, Tabei SM: Spot urine 5-hydroxy indole acetic acid and acute appendicitis. Hepatogastroenterology. 2001 May-Jun;48(39):609-13. [PubMed Link Image]
Argininemia (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00052 Argininosuccinic acid Blood; Urine
HMDB00517 L-Arginine Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00300 Uracil Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
Argininosuccinic aciduria (ASL) (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00051 Ammonia Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
HMDB00904 Citrulline Blood; CSF; Urine
Argininosuccinicaciduria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00052 Argininosuccinic acid Blood; Urine
  • Lee CR, Pollitt RJ: New derivatives of argininosuccinic acid in the urine of a patient with argininosuccinicaciduria. Biochem J. 1972 Jan;126(1):79-87. [PubMed Link Image]
Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (9 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01434 3-Methoxytyrosine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Abdenur JE, Abeling N, Specola N, Jorge L, Schenone AB, van Cruchten AC, Chamoles NA: Aromatic l-aminoacid decarboxylase deficiency: unusual neonatal presentation and additional findings in organic acid analysis. Mol Genet Metab. 2006 Jan;87(1):48-53. Epub 2005 Nov 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00763 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Abdenur JE, Abeling N, Specola N, Jorge L, Schenone AB, van Cruchten AC, Chamoles NA: Aromatic l-aminoacid decarboxylase deficiency: unusual neonatal presentation and additional findings in organic acid analysis. Mol Genet Metab. 2006 Jan;87(1):48-53. Epub 2005 Nov 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00073 Dopamine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Abdenur JE, Abeling N, Specola N, Jorge L, Schenone AB, van Cruchten AC, Chamoles NA: Aromatic l-aminoacid decarboxylase deficiency: unusual neonatal presentation and additional findings in organic acid analysis. Mol Genet Metab. 2006 Jan;87(1):48-53. Epub 2005 Nov 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00118 Homovanillic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Abdenur JE, Abeling N, Specola N, Jorge L, Schenone AB, van Cruchten AC, Chamoles NA: Aromatic l-aminoacid decarboxylase deficiency: unusual neonatal presentation and additional findings in organic acid analysis. Mol Genet Metab. 2006 Jan;87(1):48-53. Epub 2005 Nov 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00866 N-Acetyl-L-tyrosine Blood; Urine
  • Abdenur JE, Abeling N, Specola N, Jorge L, Schenone AB, van Cruchten AC, Chamoles NA: Aromatic l-aminoacid decarboxylase deficiency: unusual neonatal presentation and additional findings in organic acid analysis. Mol Genet Metab. 2006 Jan;87(1):48-53. Epub 2005 Nov 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB11716 N-Acetylvanilalanine Urine
  • Abdenur JE, Abeling N, Specola N, Jorge L, Schenone AB, van Cruchten AC, Chamoles NA: Aromatic l-aminoacid decarboxylase deficiency: unusual neonatal presentation and additional findings in organic acid analysis. Mol Genet Metab. 2006 Jan;87(1):48-53. Epub 2005 Nov 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00291 Vanillylmandelic acid Blood; Urine
  • Abdenur JE, Abeling N, Specola N, Jorge L, Schenone AB, van Cruchten AC, Chamoles NA: Aromatic l-aminoacid decarboxylase deficiency: unusual neonatal presentation and additional findings in organic acid analysis. Mol Genet Metab. 2006 Jan;87(1):48-53. Epub 2005 Nov 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB11714 Vanilpyruvic acid Blood; Urine
  • Abdenur JE, Abeling N, Specola N, Jorge L, Schenone AB, van Cruchten AC, Chamoles NA: Aromatic l-aminoacid decarboxylase deficiency: unusual neonatal presentation and additional findings in organic acid analysis. Mol Genet Metab. 2006 Jan;87(1):48-53. Epub 2005 Nov 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01490 Vanylglycol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Abdenur JE, Abeling N, Specola N, Jorge L, Schenone AB, van Cruchten AC, Chamoles NA: Aromatic l-aminoacid decarboxylase deficiency: unusual neonatal presentation and additional findings in organic acid analysis. Mol Genet Metab. 2006 Jan;87(1):48-53. Epub 2005 Nov 9. [PubMed Link Image]
Arsenic trioxide treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB11620 Arsenite Blood; CSF
  • Au WY, Tam S, Fong BM, Kwong YL: Determinants of cerebrospinal fluid arsenic concentration in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia on oral arsenic trioxide therapy. Blood. 2008 Nov 1;112(9):3587-90. Epub 2008 Aug 14. [PubMed Link Image]
Arteriosclerosis (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03584 Taurocyamine Blood
  • Kai M, Miyazaki T, Ohkura Y: High-performance liquid chromatographic measurement of guanidino compounds of clinical importance in human urine and serum by pre-column fluorescence derivatization using benzoin. J Chromatogr. 1984 Nov 28;311(2):257-66. [PubMed Link Image]
Aspartylglucosaminuria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00489 Aspartylglycosamine Urine
Asthma (13 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02123 1,3,7-Trimethyluric acid Urine
  • Zydron M, Baranowski J, Baranowska I: Separation, pre-concentration, and HPLC analysis of methylxanthines in urine samples. J Sep Sci. 2004 Oct;27(14):1166-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01857 1,3-Dimethyluric acid Urine
  • Zydron M, Baranowski J, Baranowska I: Separation, pre-concentration, and HPLC analysis of methylxanthines in urine samples. J Sep Sci. 2004 Oct;27(14):1166-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB11103 1,7-Dimethyluric acid Urine
  • Zydron M, Baranowski J, Baranowska I: Separation, pre-concentration, and HPLC analysis of methylxanthines in urine samples. J Sep Sci. 2004 Oct;27(14):1166-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB10738 1-Methylxanthine Urine
  • Zydron M, Baranowski J, Baranowska I: Separation, pre-concentration, and HPLC analysis of methylxanthines in urine samples. J Sep Sci. 2004 Oct;27(14):1166-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB10199 11b-PGF2a Blood; Urine
  • Mai XM, Bottcher MF, Bruhammar M, Nilsson L, Zetterstrom O: Urinary inflammatory mediators and inhalation of hypertonic saline in children. Allergy. 2005 Jan;60(1):60-4. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01885 3-Chlorotyrosine Blood; Urine
  • Mita H, Higashi N, Taniguchi M, Higashi A, Kawagishi Y, Akiyama K: Urinary 3-bromotyrosine and 3-chlorotyrosine concentrations in asthmatic patients: lack of increase in 3-bromotyrosine concentration in urine and plasma proteins in aspirin-induced asthma after intravenous aspirin challenge. Clin Exp Allergy. 2004 Jun;34(6):931-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01886 3-Methylxanthine Urine
  • Zydron M, Baranowski J, Baranowska I: Separation, pre-concentration, and HPLC analysis of methylxanthines in urine samples. J Sep Sci. 2004 Oct;27(14):1166-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB11134 5-HETE Blood
  • Chavis C, Fraissinet L, Chanez P, Thomas E, Bousquet J: A method for the measurement of plasma hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid levels. Anal Biochem. 1999 Jun 15;271(1):105-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01991 7-Methylxanthine Urine
  • Zydron M, Baranowski J, Baranowska I: Separation, pre-concentration, and HPLC analysis of methylxanthines in urine samples. J Sep Sci. 2004 Oct;27(14):1166-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01847 Caffeine Blood; Urine
  • Zydron M, Baranowski J, Baranowska I: Separation, pre-concentration, and HPLC analysis of methylxanthines in urine samples. J Sep Sci. 2004 Oct;27(14):1166-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01860 Paraxanthine Blood; Urine
  • Zydron M, Baranowski J, Baranowska I: Separation, pre-concentration, and HPLC analysis of methylxanthines in urine samples. J Sep Sci. 2004 Oct;27(14):1166-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02825 Theobromine Blood; Urine
  • Zydron M, Baranowski J, Baranowska I: Separation, pre-concentration, and HPLC analysis of methylxanthines in urine samples. J Sep Sci. 2004 Oct;27(14):1166-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01889 Theophylline Blood; Urine
  • Zydron M, Baranowski J, Baranowska I: Separation, pre-concentration, and HPLC analysis of methylxanthines in urine samples. J Sep Sci. 2004 Oct;27(14):1166-72. [PubMed Link Image]
Athyroic patients (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00021 Iodotyrosine Blood
  • Tan SA, Lewis JE, Berk LS, Wilcox RB: Extrathyroidal physiology of monoiodotyrosine in humans. Clin Physiol Biochem. 1990;8(3):109-15. [PubMed Link Image]
Autism (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00118 Homovanillic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Narayan M, Srinath S, Anderson GM, Meundi DB: Cerebrospinal fluid levels of homovanillic acid and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid in autism. Biol Psychiatry. 1993 Apr 15-May 1;33(8-9):630-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00099 L-Cystathionine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • James SJ, Cutler P, Melnyk S, Jernigan S, Janak L, Gaylor DW, Neubrander JA: Metabolic biomarkers of increased oxidative stress and impaired methylation capacity in children with autism. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004 Dec;80(6):1611-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01539 Dimethyl-L-arginine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Wang D, Strandgaard S, Borresen ML, Luo Z, Connors SG, Yan Q, Wilcox CS: Asymmetric dimethylarginine and lipid peroxidation products in early autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Feb;51(2):184-91. [PubMed Link Image]
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04667 13S-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid Blood; Urine
  • Wang D, Strandgaard S, Borresen ML, Luo Z, Connors SG, Yan Q, Wilcox CS: Asymmetric dimethylarginine and lipid peroxidation products in early autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Feb;51(2):184-91. [PubMed Link Image]
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseases (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03334 Symmetric dimethylarginine Blood; Urine
  • Wang D, Strandgaard S, Borresen ML, Luo Z, Connors SG, Yan Q, Wilcox CS: Asymmetric dimethylarginine and lipid peroxidation products in early autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Feb;51(2):184-91. [PubMed Link Image]
Bacterial infections (assorted) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00159 L-Phenylalanine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Wannemacher RW Jr, Klainer AS, Dinterman RE, Beisel WR: The significance and mechanism of an increased serum phenylalanine-tyrosine ratio during infection. Am J Clin Nutr. 1976 Sep;29(9):997-1006. [PubMed Link Image]
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BpH) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00495 Androstanediol Urine
  • Puah CM, Williams G, Ghanadian R: Urinary unconjugated 5 alpha-androstane-3 alpha, 17 beta-diol in patients with prostatic tumours. Urol Res. 1982;10(2):81-4. [PubMed Link Image]
Benzene exposure (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02349 trans-trans-Muconic acid Urine
  • Chanvaivit S, Navasumrit P, Hunsonti P, Autrup H, Ruchirawat M: Exposure assessment of benzene in Thai workers, DNA-repair capacity and influence of genetic polymorphisms. Mutat Res. 2007 Jan 10;626(1-2):79-87. Epub 2006 Nov 13. [PubMed Link Image]
Beta-Ketothiolase deficiency (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00354 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acid Urine
HMDB03771 2-Methylacetoacetic acid Urine
HMDB00959 Tiglylglycine Urine
Beta-thalassemia (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB10316 Acetaminophen glucuronide Blood
  • Tankanitlert J, Howard TA, Temsakulphong A, Sirankapracha P, Morales NP, Sanvarinda Y, Fucharoen P, Ware RE, Fucharoen S, Chantharaksri U: A pharmacokinetic study of paracetamol in Thai beta-thalassemia/HbE patients. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2006 Sep;62(9):743-8. Epub 2006 Jul 15. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01060 Ubiquinol 8 Blood
  • De Luca C, Filosa A, Grandinetti M, Maggio F, Lamba M, Passi S: Blood antioxidant status and urinary levels of catecholamine metabolites in beta-thalassemia. Free Radic Res. 1999 Jun;30(6):453-62. [PubMed Link Image]
Beta-ureidopropionase deficiency (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00079 Dihydrothymine CSF; Urine
  • van Kuilenburg AB, Meinsma R, Beke E, Assmann B, Ribes A, Lorente I, Busch R, Mayatepek E, Abeling NG, van Cruchten A, Stroomer AE, van Lenthe H, Zoetekouw L, Kulik W, Hoffmann GF, Voit T, Wevers RA, Rutsch F, van Gennip AH: beta-Ureidopropionase deficiency: an inborn error of pyrimidine degradation associated with neurological abnormalities. Hum Mol Genet. 2004 Nov 15;13(22):2793-801. Epub 2004 Sep 22. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00262 Thymine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • van Kuilenburg AB, Meinsma R, Beke E, Assmann B, Ribes A, Lorente I, Busch R, Mayatepek E, Abeling NG, van Cruchten A, Stroomer AE, van Lenthe H, Zoetekouw L, Kulik W, Hoffmann GF, Voit T, Wevers RA, Rutsch F, van Gennip AH: beta-Ureidopropionase deficiency: an inborn error of pyrimidine degradation associated with neurological abnormalities. Hum Mol Genet. 2004 Nov 15;13(22):2793-801. Epub 2004 Sep 22. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02031 Ureidoisobutyric acid CSF; Urine
  • van Kuilenburg AB, Meinsma R, Beke E, Assmann B, Ribes A, Lorente I, Busch R, Mayatepek E, Abeling NG, van Cruchten A, Stroomer AE, van Lenthe H, Zoetekouw L, Kulik W, Hoffmann GF, Voit T, Wevers RA, Rutsch F, van Gennip AH: beta-Ureidopropionase deficiency: an inborn error of pyrimidine degradation associated with neurological abnormalities. Hum Mol Genet. 2004 Nov 15;13(22):2793-801. Epub 2004 Sep 22. [PubMed Link Image]
Bilateral testicular adrenal rest tumors (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04030 21-Deoxycortisol Blood
  • Claahsen-van der Grinten HL, Otten BJ, Sweep FC, Span PN, Ross HA, Meuleman EJ, Hermus AR: Testicular tumors in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency show functional features of adrenocortical tissue. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Sep;92(9):3674-80. Epub 2007 Jun 26. [PubMed Link Image]
Biliary atresia (5 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00518 Chenodeoxycholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Nittono H, Obinata K, Nakatsu N, Watanabe T, Niijima S, Sasaki H, Arisaka O, Kato H, Yabuta K, Miyano T: Sulfated and nonsulfated bile acids in urine of patients with biliary atresia: analysis of bile acids by high-performance liquid chromatography. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1986 Jan;5(1):23-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00637 Chenodeoxycholic acid glycine conjugate Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Nittono H, Obinata K, Nakatsu N, Watanabe T, Niijima S, Sasaki H, Arisaka O, Kato H, Yabuta K, Miyano T: Sulfated and nonsulfated bile acids in urine of patients with biliary atresia: analysis of bile acids by high-performance liquid chromatography. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1986 Jan;5(1):23-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02061 Hyaluronic acid Blood; CSF
  • Ukarapol N, Wongsawasdi L, Ong-Chai S, Riddhiputra P, Kongtawelert P: Hyaluronic acid: additional biochemical marker in the diagnosis of biliary atresia. Pediatr Int. 2007 Oct;49(5):608-11. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00951 Taurochenodesoxycholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Nittono H, Obinata K, Nakatsu N, Watanabe T, Niijima S, Sasaki H, Arisaka O, Kato H, Yabuta K, Miyano T: Sulfated and nonsulfated bile acids in urine of patients with biliary atresia: analysis of bile acids by high-performance liquid chromatography. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1986 Jan;5(1):23-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00036 Taurocholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Nittono H, Obinata K, Nakatsu N, Watanabe T, Niijima S, Sasaki H, Arisaka O, Kato H, Yabuta K, Miyano T: Sulfated and nonsulfated bile acids in urine of patients with biliary atresia: analysis of bile acids by high-performance liquid chromatography. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1986 Jan;5(1):23-9. [PubMed Link Image]
Biliary cirrhosis (10 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00326 1b,3a,12a-Trihydroxy-5b-cholanoic acid Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00518 Chenodeoxycholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00619 Cholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00626 Deoxycholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00760 Hyocholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00733 Hyodeoxycholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00686 Isoursodeoxycholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00761 Lithocholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00917 Ursocholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00946 Ursodeoxycholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Batta AK, Arora R, Salen G, Tint GS, Eskreis D, Katz S: Characterization of serum and urinary bile acids in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: effect of ursodeoxycholic acid treatment. J Lipid Res. 1989 Dec;30(12):1953-62. [PubMed Link Image]
Biotinidase deficiency (4 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00379 2-Methylcitric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00754 3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00459 3-Methylcrotonylglycine Urine
HMDB00700 Hydroxypropionic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
Bladder infections (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02039 2-Pyrrolidinone Blood
  • Tricker AR, Pfundstein B, Kalble T, Preussmann R: Secondary amine precursors to nitrosamines in human saliva, gastric juice, blood, urine and faeces. Carcinogenesis. 1992 Apr;13(4):563-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00087 Dimethylamine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Tricker AR, Pfundstein B, Kalble T, Preussmann R: Secondary amine precursors to nitrosamines in human saliva, gastric juice, blood, urine and faeces. Carcinogenesis. 1992 Apr;13(4):563-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Bone metastases (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00452 L-Alpha-aminobutyric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Tsuruta Y, Matsumoto M, Inoue H, Munemura S, Yamano S, Iguchi H: Determination of N-ethylglycine in urine of cancer patients with metastatic bone disease by HPLC using 4-(5,6-dimethoxy-2-phthalimidinyl)-2-methoxyphenylsulfonyl chloride as a fluorescent labeling reagent. Anal Sci. 2008 Dec;24(12):1629-31. [PubMed Link Image]
Brain injury (6 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04659 8-Isoprostane Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bayir H, Kagan VE, Tyurina YY, Tyurin V, Ruppel RA, Adelson PD, Graham SH, Janesko K, Clark RS, Kochanek PM: Assessment of antioxidant reserves and oxidative stress in cerebrospinal fluid after severe traumatic brain injury in infants and children. Pediatr Res. 2002 May;51(5):571-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00044 Ascorbic acid Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Bayir H, Kagan VE, Tyurina YY, Tyurin V, Ruppel RA, Adelson PD, Graham SH, Janesko K, Clark RS, Kochanek PM: Assessment of antioxidant reserves and oxidative stress in cerebrospinal fluid after severe traumatic brain injury in infants and children. Pediatr Res. 2002 May;51(5):571-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00125 Glutathione Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Bayir H, Kagan VE, Tyurina YY, Tyurin V, Ruppel RA, Adelson PD, Graham SH, Janesko K, Clark RS, Kochanek PM: Assessment of antioxidant reserves and oxidative stress in cerebrospinal fluid after severe traumatic brain injury in infants and children. Pediatr Res. 2002 May;51(5):571-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00224 O-Phosphoethanolamine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Seki Y, Kimura M, Mizutani N, Fujita M, Aimi Y, Suzuki Y: Cerebrospinal fluid taurine after traumatic brain injury. Neurochem Res. 2005 Jan;30(1):123-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00070 Pipecolic acid Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Smythe GA, Poljak A, Bustamante S, Braga O, Maxwell A, Grant R, Sachdev P: ECNI GC-MS analysis of picolinic and quinolinic acids and their amides in human plasma, CSF, and brain tissue. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2003;527:705-12. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00232 Quinolinic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Smythe GA, Poljak A, Bustamante S, Braga O, Maxwell A, Grant R, Sachdev P: ECNI GC-MS analysis of picolinic and quinolinic acids and their amides in human plasma, CSF, and brain tissue. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2003;527:705-12. [PubMed Link Image]
Brain tumors (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00582 3,5-Diiodothyronine Blood; Urine
  • Pinna G, Meinhold H, Hiedra L, Thoma R, Hoell T, Graf KJ, Stoltenburg-Didinger G, Eravci M, Prengel H, Brodel O, Finke R, Baumgartner A: Elevated 3,5-diiodothyronine concentrations in the sera of patients with nonthyroidal illnesses and brain tumors. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1997 May;82(5):1535-42. [PubMed Link Image]
Breast cancer (9 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00002 1,3-Diaminopropane Blood; Urine
  • Byun JA, Lee SH, Jung BH, Choi MH, Moon MH, Chung BC: Analysis of polyamines as carbamoyl derivatives in urine and serum by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Biomed Chromatogr. 2008 Jan;22(1):73-80. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01563 1-Methylguanosine Blood; Urine
  • Zheng YF, Kong HW, Xiong JH, Lv S, Xu GW: Clinical significance and prognostic value of urinary nucleosides in breast cancer patients. Clin Biochem. 2005 Jan;38(1):24-30. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00335 16a-Hydroxyestrone Blood
  • Cauley JA, Zmuda JM, Danielson ME, Ljung BM, Bauer DC, Cummings SR, Kuller LH: Estrogen metabolites and the risk of breast cancer in older women. Epidemiology. 2003 Nov;14(6):740-4. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB05056 Enterodiol Urine
  • Grace PB, Mistry NS, Carter MH, Leathem AJ, Teale P: High throughput quantification of phytoestrogens in human urine and serum using liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2007 Jun 15;853(1-2):138-46. Epub 2007 Mar 18. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB06101 Enterolactone Urine
  • Grace PB, Mistry NS, Carter MH, Leathem AJ, Teale P: High throughput quantification of phytoestrogens in human urine and serum using liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2007 Jun 15;853(1-2):138-46. Epub 2007 Mar 18. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01276 N1-Acetylspermidine Blood; Urine
  • Byun JA, Lee SH, Jung BH, Choi MH, Moon MH, Chung BC: Analysis of polyamines as carbamoyl derivatives in urine and serum by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Biomed Chromatogr. 2008 Jan;22(1):73-80. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02189 N8-Acetylspermidine Blood; Urine
  • Byun JA, Lee SH, Jung BH, Choi MH, Moon MH, Chung BC: Analysis of polyamines as carbamoyl derivatives in urine and serum by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Biomed Chromatogr. 2008 Jan;22(1):73-80. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04586 Perillic acid Blood
  • Zhang Z, Chen H, Chan KK, Budd T, Ganapathi R: Gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric analysis of perillyl alcohol and metabolites in plasma. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 1999 May 14;728(1):85-95. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00884 Ribothymidine Blood; Urine
  • Zheng YF, Kong HW, Xiong JH, Lv S, Xu GW: Clinical significance and prognostic value of urinary nucleosides in breast cancer patients. Clin Biochem. 2005 Jan;38(1):24-30. [PubMed Link Image]
Breast tumour (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00299 Xanthosine Blood; Urine
  • Liebich HM, Di Stefano C, Wixforth A, Schmid HR: Quantitation of urinary nucleosides by high-performance liquid chromatography. J Chromatogr A. 1997 Feb 28;763(1-2):193-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Cachexia (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00929 L-Tryptophan Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
HMDB00158 L-Tyrosine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Cachexia studies
HMDB00211 Myoinositol Blood; CSF; Urine
Cadmium exposure (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00234 Testosterone Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Zeng X, Lin T, Zhou Y, Kong Q: Alterations of serum hormone levels in male workers occupationally exposed to cadmium. J Toxicol Environ Health A. 2002 Apr 12;65(7):513-21. [PubMed Link Image]
Canavan disease (20 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03099 1-Methyluric acid Amniotic Fluid; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB11600 3-Methyladenine Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00044 Ascorbic acid Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00094 Citric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Wevers RA, Engelke U, Wendel U, de Jong JG, Gabreels FJ, Heerschap A: Standardized method for high-resolution 1H-NMR of cerebrospinal fluid. Clin Chem. 1995 May;41(5):744-51. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00562 Creatinine Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00089 Cytidine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00125 Glutathione Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00157 Hypoxanthine Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00195 Inosine Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Pericardial Effusion; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00812 N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01067 N-Acetylaspartylglutamic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Burlina AP, Ferrari V, Divry P, Gradowska W, Jakobs C, Bennett MJ, Sewell AC, Dionisi-Vici C, Burlina AB: N-acetylaspartylglutamate in Canavan disease: an adverse effector? Eur J Pediatr. 1999 May;158(5):406-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00226 Orotic acid Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03337 Oxidized glutathione Blood; CSF
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00767 Pseudouridine Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00254 Succinic acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Wevers RA, Engelke U, Wendel U, de Jong JG, Gabreels FJ, Heerschap A: Standardized method for high-resolution 1H-NMR of cerebrospinal fluid. Clin Chem. 1995 May;41(5):744-51. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00273 Thymidine Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00300 Uracil Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00289 Uric acid Amniotic Fluid; Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00296 Uridine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00292 Xanthine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Tavazzi B, Lazzarino G, Leone P, Amorini AM, Bellia F, Janson CG, Di Pietro V, Ceccarelli L, Donzelli S, Francis JS, Giardina B: Simultaneous high performance liquid chromatographic separation of purines, pyrimidines, N-acetylated amino acids, and dicarboxylic acids for the chemical diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism. Clin Biochem. 2005 Nov;38(11):997-1008. Epub 2005 Sep 1. [PubMed Link Image]
Cancer (4 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02721 1-Methylinosine Blood; Urine
  • Liebich HM, Di Stefano C, Wixforth A, Schmid HR: Quantitation of urinary nucleosides by high-performance liquid chromatography. J Chromatogr A. 1997 Feb 28;763(1-2):193-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01388 Alpha-Linolenic acid Blood; Urine
  • Kim KM, Jung BH, Lho DS, Chung WY, Paeng KJ, Chung BC: Alteration of urinary profiles of endogenous steroids and polyunsaturated fatty acids in thyroid cancer. Cancer Lett. 2003 Dec 30;202(2):173-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01893 Alpha-Tocopherol Blood; Breast Milk; CSF; Urine
  • Jeong NH, Song ES, Lee JM, Lee KB, Kim MK, Yun YM, Lee JK, Son SK, Lee JP, Kim JH, Hur SY, Kwon YI: Preoperative levels of plasma micronutrients are related to endometrial cancer risk. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2009;88(4):434-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00305 Vitamin A Blood
  • Jeong NH, Song ES, Lee JM, Lee KB, Kim MK, Yun YM, Lee JK, Son SK, Lee JP, Kim JH, Hur SY, Kwon YI: Preoperative levels of plasma micronutrients are related to endometrial cancer risk. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2009;88(4):434-9. [PubMed Link Image]
Cancer - assorted types (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00174 L-Fucose Blood; Breast Milk; Urine
  • Sakai T, Yamamoto K, Yokota H, Hakozaki-Usui K, Hino F, Kato I: Rapid, simple enzymatic assay of free L-fucose in serum and urine, and its use as a marker for cancer, cirrhosis, and gastric ulcers. Clin Chem. 1990 Mar;36(3):474-6. [PubMed Link Image]
Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase deficiency (4 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00123 Glycine Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
HMDB00641 L-Glutamine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
HMDB00182 L-Lysine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
HMDB00300 Uracil Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
Carcinoid tumors (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00763 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Ishida J, Iizuka R, Yamaguchi M: High-performance liquid chromatographic determination of 5-hydroxyindoles by post-column fluorescence derivatization. Analyst. 1993 Feb;118(2):165-9. [PubMed Link Image]
Cardiac arrest (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01139 Prostaglandin F2a Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Strohmenger HU, Lindner KH, Keller A, Lindner IM, Bothner U, Georgieff M: Concentrations of prolactin and prostaglandins during and after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Crit Care Med. 1995 Aug;23(8):1347-55. [PubMed Link Image]
Cardiopulmonary bypass (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01085 Leukotriene B4 Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Pearl JM, Manning PB, McNamara JL, Saucier MM, Thomas DW: Effect of modified ultrafiltration on plasma thromboxane B2, leukotriene B4, and endothelin-1 in infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. Ann Thorac Surg. 1999 Oct;68(4):1369-75. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03378 Nitric oxide Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Duke T, South M, Stewart A: Altered activation of the L-arginine nitric oxide pathway during and after cardiopulmonary bypass. Perfusion. 1997 Nov;12(6):405-10. [PubMed Link Image]
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02886 6-Keto-prostaglandin F1a Blood; Urine
  • Strohmenger HU, Lindner KH, Keller A, Lindner IM, Bothner U, Georgieff M: Concentrations of prolactin and prostaglandins during and after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Crit Care Med. 1995 Aug;23(8):1347-55. [PubMed Link Image]
Carnitine-Acylcarnitine translocase deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00792 Sebacic acid Urine
Carnosinuria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00033 Carnosine Blood; Urine
Celiac Disease (12 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02013 Butyrylcarnitine Blood
  • Bene J, Komlosi K, Gasztonyi B, Juhasz M, Tulassay Z, Melegh B: Plasma carnitine ester profile in adult celiac disease patients maintained on long-term gluten free diet. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov 14;11(42):6671-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00651 Decanoylcarnitine Blood
  • Bene J, Komlosi K, Gasztonyi B, Juhasz M, Tulassay Z, Melegh B: Plasma carnitine ester profile in adult celiac disease patients maintained on long-term gluten free diet. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov 14;11(42):6671-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02250 Dodecanoylcarnitine Blood
  • Bene J, Komlosi K, Gasztonyi B, Juhasz M, Tulassay Z, Melegh B: Plasma carnitine ester profile in adult celiac disease patients maintained on long-term gluten free diet. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov 14;11(42):6671-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00138 Glycocholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Spiller RC, Frost PF, Stewart JS, Bloom SR, Silk DB: Delayed postprandial plasma bile acid response in coeliac patients with slow mouth-caecum transit. Clin Sci (Lond). 1987 Feb;72(2):217-23. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00688 Isovalerylcarnitine Blood
  • Bene J, Komlosi K, Gasztonyi B, Juhasz M, Tulassay Z, Melegh B: Plasma carnitine ester profile in adult celiac disease patients maintained on long-term gluten free diet. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov 14;11(42):6671-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00756 L-Hexanoylcarnitine Blood
  • Bene J, Komlosi K, Gasztonyi B, Juhasz M, Tulassay Z, Melegh B: Plasma carnitine ester profile in adult celiac disease patients maintained on long-term gluten free diet. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov 14;11(42):6671-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00791 L-Octanoylcarnitine Blood
  • Bene J, Komlosi K, Gasztonyi B, Juhasz M, Tulassay Z, Melegh B: Plasma carnitine ester profile in adult celiac disease patients maintained on long-term gluten free diet. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov 14;11(42):6671-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00222 L-Palmitoylcarnitine Blood; Urine
  • Bene J, Komlosi K, Gasztonyi B, Juhasz M, Tulassay Z, Melegh B: Plasma carnitine ester profile in adult celiac disease patients maintained on long-term gluten free diet. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov 14;11(42):6671-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00740 Lactulose Blood
  • Cox MA, Lewis KO, Cooper BT: Measurement of small intestinal permeability markers, lactulose, and mannitol in serum: results in celiac disease. Dig Dis Sci. 1999 Feb;44(2):402-6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00824 Propionylcarnitine Blood
  • Bene J, Komlosi K, Gasztonyi B, Juhasz M, Tulassay Z, Melegh B: Plasma carnitine ester profile in adult celiac disease patients maintained on long-term gluten free diet. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov 14;11(42):6671-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00848 Stearoylcarnitine Blood
  • Bene J, Komlosi K, Gasztonyi B, Juhasz M, Tulassay Z, Melegh B: Plasma carnitine ester profile in adult celiac disease patients maintained on long-term gluten free diet. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov 14;11(42):6671-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02366 Tiglylcarnitine Blood
  • Bene J, Komlosi K, Gasztonyi B, Juhasz M, Tulassay Z, Melegh B: Plasma carnitine ester profile in adult celiac disease patients maintained on long-term gluten free diet. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov 14;11(42):6671-5. [PubMed Link Image]
Cerebral infarction (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00076 Dihydrouracil Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Hayashi K, Kidouchi K, Sumi S, Mizokami M, Orito E, Kumada K, Ueda R, Wada Y: Possible prediction of adverse reactions to pyrimidine chemotherapy from urinary pyrimidine levels and a case of asymptomatic adult dihydropyrimidinuria. Clin Cancer Res. 1996 Dec;2(12):1937-41. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00300 Uracil Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Hayashi K, Kidouchi K, Sumi S, Mizokami M, Orito E, Kumada K, Ueda R, Wada Y: Possible prediction of adverse reactions to pyrimidine chemotherapy from urinary pyrimidine levels and a case of asymptomatic adult dihydropyrimidinuria. Clin Cancer Res. 1996 Dec;2(12):1937-41. [PubMed Link Image]
Cerebral Vasospasm (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB06111 12-HETE Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Poloyac SM, Reynolds RB, Yonas H, Kerr ME: Identification and quantification of the hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids, 20-HETE and 12-HETE, in the cerebrospinal fluid after subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Neurosci Methods. 2005 Jun 15;144(2):257-63. Epub 2004 Dec 30. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB05998 20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Poloyac SM, Reynolds RB, Yonas H, Kerr ME: Identification and quantification of the hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids, 20-HETE and 12-HETE, in the cerebrospinal fluid after subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Neurosci Methods. 2005 Jun 15;144(2):257-63. Epub 2004 Dec 30. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00054 Bilirubin Bile; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Pyne-Geithman GJ, Morgan CJ, Wagner K, Dulaney EM, Carrozzella J, Kanter DS, Zuccarello M, Clark JF: Bilirubin production and oxidation in CSF of patients with cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2005 Aug;25(8):1070-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Cerebrocortical Degeneration (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01372 Thiamine pyrophosphate Blood; CSF
  • Holtershinken M, Hohling A, Witte B, Scholz H: [Thiamine and its derivates in cattle blood measured by HPLC in healthy animals, in patients suffering from CCN and in their cohorts] Dtsch Tierarztl Wochenschr. 2007 Jun;114(6):212-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00908 5alpha-Cholestanol Blood
  • Halperin G, Elisaf M, Leitersdorf E, Harats D: A new method for determination of serum cholestanol by high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 2000 Jun 9;742(2):345-52. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01170 Lathosterol Blood
  • Halperin G, Elisaf M, Leitersdorf E, Harats D: A new method for determination of serum cholestanol by high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 2000 Jun 9;742(2):345-52. [PubMed Link Image]
Cervical cancer (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03331 1-Methyladenosine Blood; Urine
  • Ishiwata S, Itoh K, Yamaguchi T, Ishida N, Mizugaki M: Comparison of serum and urinary levels of modified nucleoside, 1-methyladenosine, in cancer patients using a monoclonal antibody-based inhibition ELISA. Tohoku J Exp Med. 1995 May;176(1):61-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Cervical myelopathy (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00108 Ethanol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Meshitsuka S, Morio Y, Nagashima H, Teshima R: 1H-NMR studies of cerebrospinal fluid: endogenous ethanol in patients with cervical myelopathy. Clin Chim Acta. 2001 Oct;312(1-2):25-30. [PubMed Link Image]
Cholangioma cancer (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03331 1-Methyladenosine Blood; Urine
  • Ishiwata S, Itoh K, Yamaguchi T, Ishida N, Mizugaki M: Comparison of serum and urinary levels of modified nucleoside, 1-methyladenosine, in cancer patients using a monoclonal antibody-based inhibition ELISA. Tohoku J Exp Med. 1995 May;176(1):61-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Cholecohal cyst (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00138 Glycocholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Matsui A, Psacharopoulos HT, Mowat AP, Portmann B, Murphy GM: Radioimmunoassay of serum glycocholic acid, standard laboratory tests of liver function and liver biopsy findings: comparative study of children with liver disease. J Clin Pathol. 1982 Sep;35(9):1011-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Cholesterol stones (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00067 Cholesterol Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Miettinen TE, Kesaniemi YA, Gylling H, Jarvinen H, Silvennoinen E, Miettinen TA: Noncholesterol sterols in bile and stones of patients with cholesterol and pigment stones. Hepatology. 1996 Feb;23(2):274-80. [PubMed Link Image]
Cholesteryl ester storage disease (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00067 Cholesterol Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
Chronic active hepatitis (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00138 Glycocholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Matsui A, Psacharopoulos HT, Mowat AP, Portmann B, Murphy GM: Radioimmunoassay of serum glycocholic acid, standard laboratory tests of liver function and liver biopsy findings: comparative study of children with liver disease. J Clin Pathol. 1982 Sep;35(9):1011-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Chronic progressive external opthalmoplegia (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00190 L-Lactic acid Bile; Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
Chronic renal disease (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03474 3,5-Diiodo-L-tyrosine Blood; Urine
  • Ramsden DB, Farmer M, Mohammed MN, McGonigle RS, Sheppard MC: 3,5-Diiodotyrosine and thyronine in the urine of patients with chronic renal disease. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1986 May;24(5):491-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00667 L-Thyronine Blood; Urine
  • Ramsden DB, Farmer M, Mohammed MN, McGonigle RS, Sheppard MC: 3,5-Diiodotyrosine and thyronine in the urine of patients with chronic renal disease. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1986 May;24(5):491-5. [PubMed Link Image]
Chronic renal failure (11 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00043 Betaine Blood; Urine
  • McGregor DO, Dellow WJ, Lever M, George PM, Robson RA, Chambers ST: Dimethylglycine accumulates in uremia and predicts elevated plasma homocysteine concentrations. Kidney Int. 2001 Jun;59(6):2267-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00562 Creatinine Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Kikuchi T, Orita Y, Ando A, Mikami H, Fujii M, Okada A, Abe H: Liquid-chromatographic determination of guanidino compounds in plasma and erythrocyte of normal persons and uremic patients. Clin Chem. 1981 Nov;27(11):1899-902. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00058 Cyclic AMP Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Dimitrakov D, Kumchev E, Lyutakova E, Ledzhev I, Nikolov D, Tsekov V: Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels in predialysis patients with chronic renal failure. Folia Med (Plovdiv). 1997;39(1):29-33. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01842 Guanidine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Kikuchi T, Orita Y, Ando A, Mikami H, Fujii M, Okada A, Abe H: Liquid-chromatographic determination of guanidino compounds in plasma and erythrocyte of normal persons and uremic patients. Clin Chem. 1981 Nov;27(11):1899-902. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03157 Guanidinosuccinic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Kikuchi T, Orita Y, Ando A, Mikami H, Fujii M, Okada A, Abe H: Liquid-chromatographic determination of guanidino compounds in plasma and erythrocyte of normal persons and uremic patients. Clin Chem. 1981 Nov;27(11):1899-902. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00128 Guanidoacetic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Kikuchi T, Orita Y, Ando A, Mikami H, Fujii M, Okada A, Abe H: Liquid-chromatographic determination of guanidino compounds in plasma and erythrocyte of normal persons and uremic patients. Clin Chem. 1981 Nov;27(11):1899-902. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00742 Homocysteine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • McGregor DO, Dellow WJ, Lever M, George PM, Robson RA, Chambers ST: Dimethylglycine accumulates in uremia and predicts elevated plasma homocysteine concentrations. Kidney Int. 2001 Jun;59(6):2267-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00517 L-Arginine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Kikuchi T, Orita Y, Ando A, Mikami H, Fujii M, Okada A, Abe H: Liquid-chromatographic determination of guanidino compounds in plasma and erythrocyte of normal persons and uremic patients. Clin Chem. 1981 Nov;27(11):1899-902. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04068 Melanin Blood
  • Hegedus ZL, Frank HA, Steinman TI, Altschule MD, Nayak U: Elevated levels of plasma lipofuscins in patients with chronic renal failure. Arch Int Physiol Biochim. 1988 Dec;96(5):211-21. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01522 Methylguanidine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Kikuchi T, Orita Y, Ando A, Mikami H, Fujii M, Okada A, Abe H: Liquid-chromatographic determination of guanidino compounds in plasma and erythrocyte of normal persons and uremic patients. Clin Chem. 1981 Nov;27(11):1899-902. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01303 Zinc Blood; CSF; Urine
  • McGregor DO, Dellow WJ, Lever M, George PM, Robson RA, Chambers ST: Dimethylglycine accumulates in uremia and predicts elevated plasma homocysteine concentrations. Kidney Int. 2001 Jun;59(6):2267-72. [PubMed Link Image]
Circulatory system disorder (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02243 Picolinic acid Blood; CSF
  • Coggan SE, Smythe GA, Bilgin A, Grant RS: Age and circadian influences on picolinic acid concentrations in human cerebrospinal fluid. J Neurochem. 2009 Mar;108(5):1220-5. Epub 2009 Jan 28. [PubMed Link Image]
Cirrhosis (23 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03156 2,3-Butanediol Blood
  • Casazza JP, Frietas J, Stambuk D, Morgan MY, Veech RL: The measurement of 1,2-propanediol, D, L-2,3-butanediol and meso-2,3-butanediol in controls and alcoholic cirrhotics. Alcohol Alcohol Suppl. 1987;1:607-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01065 2-Hydroxyphenethylamine Blood; Urine
  • Yonekura T, Kamata S, Wasa M, Okada A, Yamatodani A, Watanabe T, Wada H: Simultaneous determination of plasma phenethylamine, phenylethanolamine, tyramine and octopamine by high-performance liquid chromatography using derivatization with fluorescamine. J Chromatogr. 1988 Jun 3;427(2):320-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04225 2-Oxoarginine Blood; CSF
  • Marescau B, De Deyn PP, Holvoet J, Possemiers I, Nagels G, Saxena V, Mahler C: Guanidino compounds in serum and urine of cirrhotic patients. Metabolism. 1995 May;44(5):584-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00582 3,5-Diiodothyronine Blood; Urine
  • Pinna G, Meinhold H, Hiedra L, Thoma R, Hoell T, Graf KJ, Stoltenburg-Didinger G, Eravci M, Prengel H, Brodel O, Finke R, Baumgartner A: Elevated 3,5-diiodothyronine concentrations in the sera of patients with nonthyroidal illnesses and brain tumors. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1997 May;82(5):1535-42. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03464 4-Guanidinobutanoic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Marescau B, De Deyn PP, Holvoet J, Possemiers I, Nagels G, Saxena V, Mahler C: Guanidino compounds in serum and urine of cirrhotic patients. Metabolism. 1995 May;44(5):584-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00908 5alpha-Cholestanol Blood
  • Halperin G, Elisaf M, Leitersdorf E, Harats D: A new method for determination of serum cholestanol by high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 2000 Jun 9;742(2):345-52. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01496 7a-Hydroxycholesterol Blood; CSF
  • Hahn C, Reichel C, von Bergmann K: Serum concentration of 7 alpha-hydroxycholesterol as an indicator of bile acid synthesis in humans. J Lipid Res. 1995 Sep;36(9):2059-66. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03148 Argininic acid Blood
  • Marescau B, De Deyn PP, Holvoet J, Possemiers I, Nagels G, Saxena V, Mahler C: Guanidino compounds in serum and urine of cirrhotic patients. Metabolism. 1995 May;44(5):584-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00653 Cholesterol sulfate Blood
  • Tamasawa N, Tamasawa A, Takebe K: Higher levels of plasma cholesterol sulfate in patients with liver cirrhosis and hypercholesterolemia. Lipids. 1993 Sep;28(9):833-6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00064 Creatine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Marescau B, De Deyn PP, Holvoet J, Possemiers I, Nagels G, Saxena V, Mahler C: Guanidino compounds in serum and urine of cirrhotic patients. Metabolism. 1995 May;44(5):584-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01045 Enkephalin L Blood
  • Thornton JR, Losowsky MS: Plasma leucine enkephalin is increased in liver disease. Gut. 1989 Oct;30(10):1392-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01842 Guanidine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Marescau B, De Deyn PP, Holvoet J, Possemiers I, Nagels G, Saxena V, Mahler C: Guanidino compounds in serum and urine of cirrhotic patients. Metabolism. 1995 May;44(5):584-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03157 Guanidinosuccinic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Marescau B, De Deyn PP, Holvoet J, Possemiers I, Nagels G, Saxena V, Mahler C: Guanidino compounds in serum and urine of cirrhotic patients. Metabolism. 1995 May;44(5):584-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00670 Homo-L-arginine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Marescau B, De Deyn PP, Holvoet J, Possemiers I, Nagels G, Saxena V, Mahler C: Guanidino compounds in serum and urine of cirrhotic patients. Metabolism. 1995 May;44(5):584-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00191 L-Aspartic acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Cynober LA: Plasma amino acid levels with a note on membrane transport: characteristics, regulation, and metabolic significance. Nutrition. 2002 Sep;18(9):761-6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01170 Lathosterol Blood
  • Halperin G, Elisaf M, Leitersdorf E, Harats D: A new method for determination of serum cholestanol by high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 2000 Jun 9;742(2):345-52. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00673 Linoleic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Szebeni J, Eskelson C, Sampliner R, Hartmann B, Griffin J, Dormandy T, Watson RR: Plasma fatty acid pattern including diene-conjugated linoleic acid in ethanol users and patients with ethanol-related liver disease. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 1986 Dec;10(6):647-50. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03227 Methanethiol Blood
  • McClain CJ, Zieve L, Doizaki WM, Gilberstadt S, Onstad GR: Blood methanethiol in alcoholic liver disease with and without hepatic encephalopathy. Gut. 1980 Apr;21(4):318-23. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04825 p-Octopamine Blood; Urine
  • Yonekura T, Kamata S, Wasa M, Okada A, Yamatodani A, Watanabe T, Wada H: Simultaneous determination of plasma phenethylamine, phenylethanolamine, tyramine and octopamine by high-performance liquid chromatography using derivatization with fluorescamine. J Chromatogr. 1988 Jun 3;427(2):320-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01881 Propylene glycol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Casazza JP, Frietas J, Stambuk D, Morgan MY, Veech RL: The measurement of 1,2-propanediol, D, L-2,3-butanediol and meso-2,3-butanediol in controls and alcoholic cirrhotics. Alcohol Alcohol Suppl. 1987;1:607-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02639 Sulfolithocholylglycine Blood; Urine
  • Kobayashi N, Katsumata H, Uto Y, Goto J, Niwa T, Kobayashi K, Mizuuchi Y: A monoclonal antibody-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of glycolithocholic acid sulfate in human urine for liver function test. Steroids. 2002 Sep;67(10):827-33. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00306 Tyramine Blood; Urine
  • Yonekura T, Kamata S, Wasa M, Okada A, Yamatodani A, Watanabe T, Wada H: Simultaneous determination of plasma phenethylamine, phenylethanolamine, tyramine and octopamine by high-performance liquid chromatography using derivatization with fluorescamine. J Chromatogr. 1988 Jun 3;427(2):320-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00294 Urea Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Marescau B, De Deyn PP, Holvoet J, Possemiers I, Nagels G, Saxena V, Mahler C: Guanidino compounds in serum and urine of cirrhotic patients. Metabolism. 1995 May;44(5):584-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Cisplatin containing chemotherapy (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01897 Substance P Blood; Urine
  • Higa GM, Auber ML, Altaha R, Piktel D, Kurian S, Hobbs G, Landreth K: 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid and substance P profiles in patients receiving emetogenic chemotherapy. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2006 Dec;12(4):201-9. [PubMed Link Image]
Citrullinemia Type I (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00051 Ammonia Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
CNS Infections (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00684 L-Kynurenine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Heyes MP, Saito K, Milstien S, Schiff SJ: Quinolinic acid in tumors, hemorrhage and bacterial infections of the central nervous system in children. J Neurol Sci. 1995 Nov;133(1-2):112-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00845 Neopterin Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Heyes MP, Saito K, Milstien S, Schiff SJ: Quinolinic acid in tumors, hemorrhage and bacterial infections of the central nervous system in children. J Neurol Sci. 1995 Nov;133(1-2):112-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00232 Quinolinic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Heyes MP, Saito K, Milstien S, Schiff SJ: Quinolinic acid in tumors, hemorrhage and bacterial infections of the central nervous system in children. J Neurol Sci. 1995 Nov;133(1-2):112-8. [PubMed Link Image]
CNS Tumors (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00684 L-Kynurenine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Heyes MP, Saito K, Milstien S, Schiff SJ: Quinolinic acid in tumors, hemorrhage and bacterial infections of the central nervous system in children. J Neurol Sci. 1995 Nov;133(1-2):112-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00845 Neopterin Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Heyes MP, Saito K, Milstien S, Schiff SJ: Quinolinic acid in tumors, hemorrhage and bacterial infections of the central nervous system in children. J Neurol Sci. 1995 Nov;133(1-2):112-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00232 Quinolinic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Heyes MP, Saito K, Milstien S, Schiff SJ: Quinolinic acid in tumors, hemorrhage and bacterial infections of the central nervous system in children. J Neurol Sci. 1995 Nov;133(1-2):112-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Cobalamin Deficiency (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03640 Beta-Leucine Blood
  • Stabler SP, Lindenbaum J, Allen RH: Failure to detect beta-leucine in human blood or leucine 2,3-aminomutase in rat liver using capillary gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. J Biol Chem. 1988 Apr 25;263(12):5581-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00099 L-Cystathionine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Stabler SP, Lindenbaum J, Savage DG, Allen RH: Elevation of serum cystathionine levels in patients with cobalamin and folate deficiency. Blood. 1993 Jun 15;81(12):3404-13. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00202 Methylmalonic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Hoffmann GF, Meier-Augenstein W, Stockler S, Surtees R, Rating D, Nyhan WL: Physiology and pathophysiology of organic acids in cerebrospinal fluid. J Inherit Metab Dis. 1993;16(4):648-69. [PubMed Link Image]
Cobalamin malabsorption (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03429 Cob(I)alamin Blood
HMDB00202 Methylmalonic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
Cognitive Disorders (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01490 Vanylglycol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Hildebrand J, Bourgeois F, Buyse M, Przedborski S, Goldman S: Reproducibility of monoamine metabolite measurements in human cerebrospinal fluid. Acta Neurol Scand. 1990 May;81(5):427-30. [PubMed Link Image]
Colitis (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04866 Lactosylceramide (d18:1/12:0) Blood
  • Stevens CR, Oberholzer VG, Walker-Smith JA, Phillips AD: Lactosylceramide in inflammatory bowel disease: a biochemical study. Gut. 1988 May;29(5):580-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Colon cancer (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03331 1-Methyladenosine Blood; Urine
  • Ishiwata S, Itoh K, Yamaguchi T, Ishida N, Mizugaki M: Comparison of serum and urinary levels of modified nucleoside, 1-methyladenosine, in cancer patients using a monoclonal antibody-based inhibition ELISA. Tohoku J Exp Med. 1995 May;176(1):61-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Complex febrile seizures (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00175 Inosinic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF
  • Rodriguez-Nunez A, Cid E, Rodriguez-Garcia J, Camina F, Rodriguez-Segade S, Castro-Gago M: Cerebrospinal fluid purine metabolite and neuron-specific enolase concentrations after febrile seizures. Brain Dev. 2000 Oct;22(7):427-31. [PubMed Link Image]
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00315 16-a-Hydroxypregnenolone Blood; Urine
  • Homoki J, Teller WM: Increased urinary excretion of total 16 alpha-hydroxypregnenolone in newborn infants with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency. Klin Wochenschr. 1982 Apr 15;60(8):407-10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04030 21-Deoxycortisol Blood
  • Janzen N, Peter M, Sander S, Steuerwald U, Terhardt M, Holtkamp U, Sander J: Newborn screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia: additional steroid profile using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Jul;92(7):2581-9. Epub 2007 Apr 24. [PubMed Link Image]
Congestive heart failure (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00851 Pyridinoline Blood; Urine
  • Shane E, Mancini D, Aaronson K, Silverberg SJ, Seibel MJ, Addesso V, McMahon DJ: Bone mass, vitamin D deficiency, and hyperparathyroidism in congestive heart failure. Am J Med. 1997 Sep;103(3):197-207. [PubMed Link Image]
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00043 Betaine Blood; Urine
  • McGregor DO, Dellow WJ, Lever M, George PM, Robson RA, Chambers ST: Dimethylglycine accumulates in uremia and predicts elevated plasma homocysteine concentrations. Kidney Int. 2001 Jun;59(6):2267-72. [PubMed Link Image]
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00870 Histamine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Gill DS, Fonseca VA, Barradas MA, Balliod R, Moorhead JF, Dandona P: Plasma histamine in patients with chronic renal failure and nephrotic syndrome. J Clin Pathol. 1991 Mar;44(3):243-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01303 Zinc Blood; CSF; Urine
  • McGregor DO, Dellow WJ, Lever M, George PM, Robson RA, Chambers ST: Dimethylglycine accumulates in uremia and predicts elevated plasma homocysteine concentrations. Kidney Int. 2001 Jun;59(6):2267-72. [PubMed Link Image]
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00742 Homocysteine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • McGregor DO, Dellow WJ, Lever M, George PM, Robson RA, Chambers ST: Dimethylglycine accumulates in uremia and predicts elevated plasma homocysteine concentrations. Kidney Int. 2001 Jun;59(6):2267-72. [PubMed Link Image]
Convulsions (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00715 Kynurenic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Medana IM, Day NP, Salahifar-Sabet H, Stocker R, Smythe G, Bwanaisa L, Njobvu A, Kayira K, Turner GD, Taylor TE, Hunt NH: Metabolites of the kynurenine pathway of tryptophan metabolism in the cerebrospinal fluid of Malawian children with malaria. J Infect Dis. 2003 Sep 15;188(6):844-9. Epub 2003 Sep 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00070 Pipecolic acid Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Medana IM, Day NP, Salahifar-Sabet H, Stocker R, Smythe G, Bwanaisa L, Njobvu A, Kayira K, Turner GD, Taylor TE, Hunt NH: Metabolites of the kynurenine pathway of tryptophan metabolism in the cerebrospinal fluid of Malawian children with malaria. J Infect Dis. 2003 Sep 15;188(6):844-9. Epub 2003 Sep 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00232 Quinolinic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Medana IM, Day NP, Salahifar-Sabet H, Stocker R, Smythe G, Bwanaisa L, Njobvu A, Kayira K, Turner GD, Taylor TE, Hunt NH: Metabolites of the kynurenine pathway of tryptophan metabolism in the cerebrospinal fluid of Malawian children with malaria. J Infect Dis. 2003 Sep 15;188(6):844-9. Epub 2003 Sep 9. [PubMed Link Image]
Coronary artery disease (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00195 Inosine Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Pericardial Effusion; Urine
  • Fazekas L, Horkay F, Kekesi V, Huszar E, Barat E, Fazekas R, Szabo T, Juhasz-Nagy A, Naszlady A: Enhanced accumulation of pericardial fluid adenosine and inosine in patients with coronary artery disease. Life Sci. 1999;65(10):1005-12. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04385 Lipoxin A4 Blood
  • Brezinski DA, Nesto RW, Serhan CN: Angioplasty triggers intracoronary leukotrienes and lipoxin A4. Impact of aspirin therapy. Circulation. 1992 Jul;86(1):56-63. [PubMed Link Image]
Coronary heart disease (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03125 Hydrogen peroxide Blood
  • Kazmierczak M, Wysocki H, Wykretowicz A, Minczykowski A: Estimation of hydrogen peroxide plasma levels in patients evaluated for coronary heart disease using dipyridamole infusion followed by SPECT. Coron Artery Dis. 1995 Jan;6(1):65-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01452 Thromboxane A2 Blood; Urine
  • Akimova EV: Prostacyclin and thromboxane A2 levels in children and adolescents with an inherited predisposition to coronary heart disease: a family study. Coron Artery Dis. 1994 Sep;5(9):761-5. [PubMed Link Image]
Cresol poisoning (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02048 m-Cresol Blood; Urine
  • Monma-Ohtaki J, Maeno Y, Nagao M, Iwasa M, Koyama H, Isobe I, Seko-Nakamura Y, Tsuchimochi T, Matsumoto T: An autopsy case of poisoning by massive absorption of cresol a short time before death. Forensic Sci Int. 2002 Mar 28;126(1):77-81. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02055 o-Cresol Blood
  • Boatto G, Nieddu M, Carta A, Pau A, Lorenzoni S, Manconi P, Serra D: Determination of phenol and o-cresol by GC/MS in a fatal poisoning case. Forensic Sci Int. 2004 Jan 28;139(2-3):191-4. [PubMed Link Image]
Crigler-Najjar syndrome Type I (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00054 Bilirubin Bile; Blood; CSF; Urine
Critical illness (major trauma, severe septic shock, or cardiogenic shock) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00195 Inosine Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Pericardial Effusion; Urine
  • Jabs CM, Sigurdsson GH, Neglen P: Plasma levels of high-energy compounds compared with severity of illness in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. Surgery. 1998 Jul;124(1):65-72. [PubMed Link Image]
Crohn's disease (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00054 Bilirubin Bile; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Lapidus A, Akerlund JE, Einarsson C: Gallbladder bile composition in patients with Crohn 's disease. World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jan 7;12(1):70-4. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00098 D-Xylose Blood; Urine
  • Ehrenpreis ED, Salvino M, Craig RM: Improving the serum D-xylose test for the identification of patients with small intestinal malabsorption. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Jul;33(1):36-40. [PubMed Link Image]
Cruetzfeldt-Jakob disease (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00742 Homocysteine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bleich S, Otto M, Zerr I, Kropp S, Kretzschmar HA, Wiltfang J: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and homocysteine levels in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid. Gerontology. 2005 Mar-Apr;51(2):142-4. [PubMed Link Image]
Cushing's syndrome (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB03955 19-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione Blood
  • Mune T, Morita H, Yasuda K, Murayama M, Yamakita N, Miura K: Elevated plasma 19-hydroxyandrostenedione levels in Cushing's disease: stimulation with ACTH and inhibition with metyrapone. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1993 Mar;38(3):265-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00053 Androstenedione Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Mune T, Morita H, Yasuda K, Murayama M, Yamakita N, Miura K: Elevated plasma 19-hydroxyandrostenedione levels in Cushing's disease: stimulation with ACTH and inhibition with metyrapone. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1993 Mar;38(3):265-72. [PubMed Link Image]
Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00742 Homocysteine Blood; CSF; Urine
Cystathioninuria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00099 L-Cystathionine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Sugahara K, Ohta J, Takemura M, Kodama H: Determination of cystathionine and perhydro-1,4-thiazepine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid in the urine of a patient with cystathioninuria using column liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr. 1992 Sep 2;579(2):318-23. [PubMed Link Image]
Cystic fibrosis (6 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00518 Chenodeoxycholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Smith JL, Lewindon PJ, Hoskins AC, Pereira TN, Setchell KD, O'Connell NC, Shepherd RW, Ramm GA: Endogenous ursodeoxycholic acid and cholic acid in liver disease due to cystic fibrosis. Hepatology. 2004 Jun;39(6):1673-82. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00619 Cholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Smith JL, Lewindon PJ, Hoskins AC, Pereira TN, Setchell KD, O'Connell NC, Shepherd RW, Ramm GA: Endogenous ursodeoxycholic acid and cholic acid in liver disease due to cystic fibrosis. Hepatology. 2004 Jun;39(6):1673-82. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00626 Deoxycholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Smith JL, Lewindon PJ, Hoskins AC, Pereira TN, Setchell KD, O'Connell NC, Shepherd RW, Ramm GA: Endogenous ursodeoxycholic acid and cholic acid in liver disease due to cystic fibrosis. Hepatology. 2004 Jun;39(6):1673-82. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00138 Glycocholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Matsui A, Psacharopoulos HT, Mowat AP, Portmann B, Murphy GM: Radioimmunoassay of serum glycocholic acid, standard laboratory tests of liver function and liver biopsy findings: comparative study of children with liver disease. J Clin Pathol. 1982 Sep;35(9):1011-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00761 Lithocholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Smith JL, Lewindon PJ, Hoskins AC, Pereira TN, Setchell KD, O'Connell NC, Shepherd RW, Ramm GA: Endogenous ursodeoxycholic acid and cholic acid in liver disease due to cystic fibrosis. Hepatology. 2004 Jun;39(6):1673-82. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00946 Ursodeoxycholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Smith JL, Lewindon PJ, Hoskins AC, Pereira TN, Setchell KD, O'Connell NC, Shepherd RW, Ramm GA: Endogenous ursodeoxycholic acid and cholic acid in liver disease due to cystic fibrosis. Hepatology. 2004 Jun;39(6):1673-82. [PubMed Link Image]
Cystinosis (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00067 Cholesterol Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
Cystinuria (4 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00517 L-Arginine Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00192 L-Cystine Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00182 L-Lysine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
HMDB00214 Ornithine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
Cytochrome C oxidase deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00765 Mannitol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Shetty HU, Holloway HW, Rapoport SI: Capillary gas chromatography combined with ion trap detection for quantitative profiling of polyols in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma. Anal Biochem. 1995 Jan 1;224(1):279-85. [PubMed Link Image]
Cytochrome-C-Oxidase deficiency (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00190 L-Lactic acid Bile; Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
D-2-Hydroxyglutaric aciduria (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00606 D-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Gibson KM, ten Brink HJ, Schor DS, Kok RM, Bootsma AH, Hoffmann GF, Jakobs C: Stable-isotope dilution analysis of D- and L-2-hydroxyglutaric acid: application to the detection and prenatal diagnosis of D- and L-2-hydroxyglutaric acidemias. Pediatr Res. 1993 Sep;34(3):277-80. [PubMed Link Image]
D-Glyceric acidura (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00139 Glyceric acid Blood; CSF; N/A; Urine
HMDB00123 Glycine Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
Deficiency in the 11 beta-hydroxylation of corticosteroids (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00879 Tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone Blood; Urine
  • Cathelineau G, Brerault JL, Fiet J, Julien R, Dreux C, Canivet J: Adrenocortical 11 beta-hydroxylation defect in adult women with postmenarchial onset of symptoms. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1980 Aug;51(2):287-91. [PubMed Link Image]
Degenerative disc disease (6 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00157 Hypoxanthine Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Eells JT, Spector R: Purine and pyrimidine base and nucleoside concentrations in human cerebrospinal fluid and plasma. Neurochem Res. 1983 Nov;8(11):1451-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00195 Inosine Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Pericardial Effusion; Urine
  • Eells JT, Spector R: Purine and pyrimidine base and nucleoside concentrations in human cerebrospinal fluid and plasma. Neurochem Res. 1983 Nov;8(11):1451-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00273 Thymidine Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Eells JT, Spector R: Purine and pyrimidine base and nucleoside concentrations in human cerebrospinal fluid and plasma. Neurochem Res. 1983 Nov;8(11):1451-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00289 Uric acid Amniotic Fluid; Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Eells JT, Spector R: Purine and pyrimidine base and nucleoside concentrations in human cerebrospinal fluid and plasma. Neurochem Res. 1983 Nov;8(11):1451-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00296 Uridine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Eells JT, Spector R: Purine and pyrimidine base and nucleoside concentrations in human cerebrospinal fluid and plasma. Neurochem Res. 1983 Nov;8(11):1451-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00292 Xanthine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Eells JT, Spector R: Purine and pyrimidine base and nucleoside concentrations in human cerebrospinal fluid and plasma. Neurochem Res. 1983 Nov;8(11):1451-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Dementia (Alzheimer's and non-Alzheimer's) (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00742 Homocysteine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Obeid R, Kasoha M, Knapp JP, Kostopoulos P, Becker G, Fassbender K, Herrmann W: Folate and methylation status in relation to phosphorylated tau protein(181P) and beta-amyloid(1-42) in cerebrospinal fluid. Clin Chem. 2007 Jun;53(6):1129-36. Epub 2007 Mar 23. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00574 L-Cysteine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Obeid R, Kasoha M, Knapp JP, Kostopoulos P, Becker G, Fassbender K, Herrmann W: Folate and methylation status in relation to phosphorylated tau protein(181P) and beta-amyloid(1-42) in cerebrospinal fluid. Clin Chem. 2007 Jun;53(6):1129-36. Epub 2007 Mar 23. [PubMed Link Image]
Dementia - unspecified cause (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04207 L-a-glutamyl-L-Lysine CSF
  • Jeitner TM, Bogdanov MB, Matson WR, Daikhin Y, Yudkoff M, Folk JE, Steinman L, Browne SE, Beal MF, Blass JP, Cooper AJ: N(epsilon)-(gamma-L-glutamyl)-L-lysine (GGEL) is increased in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Huntington's disease. J Neurochem. 2001 Dec;79(5):1109-12. [PubMed Link Image]
Dementia of Alzheimer type (DAT) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00190 L-Lactic acid Bile; Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Redjems-Bennani N, Jeandel C, Lefebvre E, Blain H, Vidailhet M, Gueant JL: Abnormal substrate levels that depend upon mitochondrial function in cerebrospinal fluid from Alzheimer patients. Gerontology. 1998;44(5):300-4. [PubMed Link Image]
Dengue fever (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00161 L-Alanine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Klassen P, Furst P, Schulz C, Mazariegos M, Solomons NW: Plasma free amino acid concentrations in healthy Guatemalan adults and in patients with classic dengue. Am J Clin Nutr. 2001 Mar;73(3):647-52. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00177 L-Histidine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Klassen P, Furst P, Schulz C, Mazariegos M, Solomons NW: Plasma free amino acid concentrations in healthy Guatemalan adults and in patients with classic dengue. Am J Clin Nutr. 2001 Mar;73(3):647-52. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00159 L-Phenylalanine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Klassen P, Furst P, Schulz C, Mazariegos M, Solomons NW: Plasma free amino acid concentrations in healthy Guatemalan adults and in patients with classic dengue. Am J Clin Nutr. 2001 Mar;73(3):647-52. [PubMed Link Image]
Depersonalization syndrome (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01547 Corticosterone Blood
  • Nuller YL, Morozova MG, Kushnir ON, Hamper N: Effect of naloxone therapy on depersonalization: a pilot study. J Psychopharmacol. 2001 Jun;15(2):93-5. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02802 Cortisone Blood; Urine
  • Nuller YL, Morozova MG, Kushnir ON, Hamper N: Effect of naloxone therapy on depersonalization: a pilot study. J Psychopharmacol. 2001 Jun;15(2):93-5. [PubMed Link Image]
Dermal fibroproliferative disorder (hypertrophic scarring) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00898 1-Methylhistamine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Tredget EE, Iwashina T, Scott PG, Ghahary A: Determination of plasma Ntau-methylhistamine in vivo by isotope dilution using benchtop gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr B Biomed Sci Appl. 1997 Jun 20;694(1):1-9. [PubMed Link Image]
Diabetes (27 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00011 (R)-3-Hydroxybutyric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Sheikh-Ali M, Karon BS, Basu A, Kudva YC, Muller LA, Xu J, Schwenk WF, Miles JM: Can serum beta-hydroxybutyrate be used to diagnose diabetic ketoacidosis? Diabetes Care. 2008 Apr;31(4):643-7. Epub 2008 Jan 9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00336 (R)-3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid Blood; CSF
  • Avogaro A, Bier DM: Contribution of 3-hydroxyisobutyrate to the measurement of 3-hydroxybutyrate in human plasma: comparison of enzymatic and gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry assays in normal and in diabetic subjects. J Lipid Res. 1989 Nov;30(11):1811-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00023 (S)-3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Avogaro A, Bier DM: Contribution of 3-hydroxyisobutyrate to the measurement of 3-hydroxybutyrate in human plasma: comparison of enzymatic and gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry assays in normal and in diabetic subjects. J Lipid Res. 1989 Nov;30(11):1811-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02712 1,5-Anhydrosorbitol Blood; CSF
  • Nguyen TM, Rodriguez LM, Mason KJ, Heptulla RA: Serum 1,5-anhydroglucitol (Glycomark) levels in children with and without type 1 diabetes mellitus. Pediatr Diabetes. 2007 Aug;8(4):214-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04327 1-Butanol Blood
  • Liebich HM, Buelow HJ, Kallmayer R: Quantification of endogenous aliphatic alcohols in serum and urine. J Chromatogr. 1982 Apr 30;239:343-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00001 1-Methylhistidine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Tuma P, Samcova E, Balinova P: Determination of 3-methylhistidine and 1-methylhistidine in untreated urine samples by capillary electrophoresis. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2005 Jul 5;821(1):53-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00357 3-Hydroxybutyric acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • del Carmen Crespillo M, Olveira G, de Adana MS, Rojo-Martinez G, Garcia-Aleman J, Olvera P, Soriguer F, Munoz A: Metabolic effects of an enteral nutrition formula for diabetes: comparison with standard formulas in patients with type 1 diabetes. Clin Nutr. 2003 Oct;22(5):483-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB04814 4-Heptanone Blood; Urine
  • Wahl HG, Hoffmann A, Luft D, Liebich HM: Analysis of volatile organic compounds in human urine by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with a multipurpose sampler. J Chromatogr A. 1999 Jun 25;847(1-2):117-25. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02032 8-Hydroxyguanine Blood; CSF
  • Shin CS, Moon BS, Park KS, Kim SY, Park SJ, Chung MH, Lee HK: Serum 8-hydroxy-guanine levels are increased in diabetic patients. Diabetes Care. 2001 Apr;24(4):733-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00060 Acetoacetic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Tasker RC, Lutman D, Peters MJ: Hyperventilation in severe diabetic ketoacidosis. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2005 Jul;6(4):405-11. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01659 Acetone Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Bales JR, Higham DP, Howe I, Nicholson JK, Sadler PJ: Use of high-resolution proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy for rapid multi-component analysis of urine. Clin Chem. 1984 Mar;30(3):426-32. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00599 Chromium Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Stupar J, Vrtovec M, Dolinsek F: Longitudinal hair chromium profiles of elderly subjects with normal glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metabolism. 2007 Jan;56(1):94-104. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00660 D-Fructose Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Kawasaki T, Akanuma H, Yamanouchi T: Increased fructose concentrations in blood and urine in patients with diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2002 Feb;25(2):353-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00122 D-Glucose Blood; Breast Milk; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Bales JR, Higham DP, Howe I, Nicholson JK, Sadler PJ: Use of high-resolution proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy for rapid multi-component analysis of urine. Clin Chem. 1984 Mar;30(3):426-32. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01311 D-Lactic acid Blood; Urine
  • McLellan AC, Phillips SA, Thornalley PJ: Fluorimetric assay of D-lactate. Anal Biochem. 1992 Oct;206(1):12-6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00087 Dimethylamine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Zhang AQ, Mitchell SC, Smith RL: Dimethylamine in human urine. Clin Chim Acta. 1995 Jan 16;233(1-2):81-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00623 Dodecanedioic acid Blood
  • Greco AV, Mingrone G, Capristo E, Benedetti G, De Gaetano A, Gasbarrini G: The metabolic effect of dodecanedioic acid infusion in non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients. Nutrition. 1998 Apr;14(4):351-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00153 Estriol Amniotic Fluid; Blood; Urine
  • Giussi GA, Ballejo G, Benedetti WL: Estriol serum levels, neonatal vitality and stromal villous edema in diabetic pregnancies. Acta Diabetol Lat. 1979 Apr-Jun;16(2):105-10. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02030 Fructosamine Blood; Saliva
  • Guevara-Aguirre J, Guevara-Aguirre M, Saavedra J, Bernstein G, Rosenbloom AL: Comparison of oral insulin spray and subcutaneous regular insulin at mealtime in type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2007 Aug;9(4):372-6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00131 Glycerol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Blomqvist G, Alvarsson M, Grill V, Von Heijne G, Ingvar M, Thorell JO, Stone-Elander S, Widen L, Ekberg K: Effect of acute hyperketonemia on the cerebral uptake of ketone bodies in nondiabetic subjects and IDDM patients. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Jul;283(1):E20-8. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB10366 Hyaluronan Blood
  • Mine S, Okada Y, Kawahara C, Tabata T, Tanaka Y: Serum hyaluronan concentration as a marker of angiopathy in patients with diabetes mellitus. Endocr J. 2006 Dec;53(6):761-6. Epub 2006 Sep 12. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00062 L-Carnitine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Hoppel CL, Genuth SM: Urinary excretion of acetylcarnitine during human diabetic and fasting ketosis. Am J Physiol. 1982 Aug;243(2):E168-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03378 Nitric oxide Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Savino A, Pelliccia P, Schiavone C, Primavera A, Tumini S, Mohn A, Chiarelli F: Serum and urinary nitrites and nitrates and Doppler sonography in children with diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2006 Dec;29(12):2676-81. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01167 Pyruvaldehyde Blood; Urine
  • Khuhawar MY, Zardari LA, Laghari AJ: Capillary gas chromatographic determination of methylglyoxal from serum of diabetic patients by precolumn derivatization with 1,2-diamonopropane. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2008 Sep 15;873(1):15-9. Epub 2008 May 17. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01185 S-Adenosylmethionine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Hoppel CL, Genuth SM: Urinary excretion of acetylcarnitine during human diabetic and fasting ketosis. Am J Physiol. 1982 Aug;243(2):E168-72. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB06088 Scyllitol Blood; CSF
  • Ostlund RE Jr, McGill JB, Herskowitz I, Kipnis DM, Santiago JV, Sherman WR: D-chiro-inositol metabolism in diabetes mellitus. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1993 Nov 1;90(21):9988-92. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00289 Uric acid Amniotic Fluid; Bile; Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Costa A, Iguala I, Bedini J, Quinto L, Conget I: Uric acid concentration in subjects at risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: relationship to components of the metabolic syndrome. Metabolism. 2002 Mar;51(3):372-5. [PubMed Link Image]
Diabetes mellitus (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00479 3-Methylhistidine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Tuma P, Samcova E, Balinova P: Determination of 3-methylhistidine and 1-methylhistidine in untreated urine samples by capillary electrophoresis. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2005 Jul 5;821(1):53-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00122 D-Glucose Blood; Breast Milk; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • World Health Organisation Department of Noncommunicable Disease Surveillance (1999). "Definition, Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus and its Complications"
Diabetic ketoacidosis (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00357 3-Hydroxybutyric acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Charles RA, Bee YM, Eng PH, Goh SY: Point-of-care blood ketone testing: screening for diabetic ketoacidosis at the emergency department. Singapore Med J. 2007 Nov;48(11):986-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00595 Hydrogen carbonate Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF
  • Gill GV, MacNamara G, English P: Diabetic ketoacidosis complicated by axillary vein thrombosis. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2006 Jul;73(1):104-6. Epub 2006 Jan 18. [PubMed Link Image]
Dihydropyrimidinase deficiency (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00079 Dihydrothymine CSF; Urine
  • van Kuilenburg AB, Meijer J, Dobritzsch D, Meinsma R, Duran M, Lohkamp B, Zoetekouw L, Abeling NG, van Tinteren HL, Bosch AM: Clinical, biochemical and genetic findings in two siblings with a dihydropyrimidinase deficiency. Mol Genet Metab. 2007 Jun;91(2):157-64. Epub 2007 Mar 26. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00026 Ureidopropionic acid CSF; Urine
  • van Kuilenburg AB, Meijer J, Dobritzsch D, Meinsma R, Duran M, Lohkamp B, Zoetekouw L, Abeling NG, van Tinteren HL, Bosch AM: Clinical, biochemical and genetic findings in two siblings with a dihydropyrimidinase deficiency. Mol Genet Metab. 2007 Jun;91(2):157-64. Epub 2007 Mar 26. [PubMed Link Image]
Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00056 Beta-Alanine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Van Kuilenburg AB, Stroomer AE, Van Lenthe H, Abeling NG, Van Gennip AH: New insights in dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency: a pivotal role for beta-aminoisobutyric acid? Biochem J. 2004 Apr 1;379(Pt 1):119-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00076 Dihydrouracil Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Sumi S, Kidouchi K, Ohba S, Wada Y: Automated screening system for purine and pyrimidine metabolism disorders using high-performance liquid chromatography. J Chromatogr B Biomed Appl. 1995 Oct 20;672(2):233-9. [PubMed Link Image]
Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00262 Thymine Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00300 Uracil Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
Dimethyl sulfide poisoning (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02303 Dimethylsulfide Blood; CSF
  • Terazawa K, Kaji H, Akabane H, Takatori T: Determination of dimethyl sulphide in blood and adipose tissue by headspace gas analysis. J Chromatogr. 1991 Apr 19;565(1-2):453-6. [PubMed Link Image]
Dimethyl sulfone supplementation (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04983 Dimethyl sulfone Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Engelke UF, Tangerman A, Willemsen MA, Moskau D, Loss S, Mudd SH, Wevers RA: Dimethyl sulfone in human cerebrospinal fluid and blood plasma confirmed by one-dimensional (1)H and two-dimensional (1)H-(13)C NMR. NMR Biomed. 2005 Aug;18(5):331-6. [PubMed Link Image]
Down's syndrome (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00118 Homovanillic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Kay AD, Schapiro MB, Riker AK, Haxby JV, Rapoport SI, Cutler NR: Cerebrospinal fluid monoaminergic metabolites are elevated in adults with Down's syndrome. Ann Neurol. 1987 Apr;21(4):408-11. [PubMed Link Image]
Drunk driver (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00108 Ethanol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Jones AW, Helander A: Changes in the concentrations of ethanol, methanol and metabolites of serotonin in two successive urinary voids from drinking drivers. Forensic Sci Int. 1998 May 11;93(2-3):127-34. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01875 Methanol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Jones AW, Helander A: Changes in the concentrations of ethanol, methanol and metabolites of serotonin in two successive urinary voids from drinking drivers. Forensic Sci Int. 1998 May 11;93(2-3):127-34. [PubMed Link Image]
Early-onset encephalopathy and cortical myoclonus (MECP2 gene mutation) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01490 Vanylglycol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Leuzzi V, Di Sabato ML, Zollino M, Montanaro ML, Seri S: Early-onset encephalopathy and cortical myoclonus in a boy with MECP2 gene mutation. Neurology. 2004 Nov 23;63(10):1968-70. [PubMed Link Image]
Eating disorder (5 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00526 5a-Tetrahydrocortisol Blood; Urine
  • Poor V, Biro I, Bufa A, Gati A, Fenyvesi I, Juricskay S, Tenyi T, Kilar F: Urinary steroids in young women with eating disorders. J Biochem Biophys Methods. 2004 Oct 29;61(1-2):199-205. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03180 Cortol Urine
  • Poor V, Biro I, Bufa A, Gati A, Fenyvesi I, Juricskay S, Tenyi T, Kilar F: Urinary steroids in young women with eating disorders. J Biochem Biophys Methods. 2004 Oct 29;61(1-2):199-205. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03128 Cortolone Urine
  • Poor V, Biro I, Bufa A, Gati A, Fenyvesi I, Juricskay S, Tenyi T, Kilar F: Urinary steroids in young women with eating disorders. J Biochem Biophys Methods. 2004 Oct 29;61(1-2):199-205. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00949 Tetrahydrocortisol Urine
  • Poor V, Biro I, Bufa A, Gati A, Fenyvesi I, Juricskay S, Tenyi T, Kilar F: Urinary steroids in young women with eating disorders. J Biochem Biophys Methods. 2004 Oct 29;61(1-2):199-205. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00903 Tetrahydrocortisone Blood; Urine
  • Poor V, Biro I, Bufa A, Gati A, Fenyvesi I, Juricskay S, Tenyi T, Kilar F: Urinary steroids in young women with eating disorders. J Biochem Biophys Methods. 2004 Oct 29;61(1-2):199-205. [PubMed Link Image]
Eczema (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01198 Leukotriene C4 Blood
  • Hua Z, Fei H, Mingming X: Evaluation and interference of serum and skin lesion levels of leukotrienes in patients with eczema. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2006 Jul;75(1):51-5. Epub 2006 Jun 6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02200 Leukotriene E4 Blood; Urine
  • Hua Z, Fei H, Mingming X: Evaluation and interference of serum and skin lesion levels of leukotrienes in patients with eczema. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2006 Jul;75(1):51-5. Epub 2006 Jun 6. [PubMed Link Image]
Encephalitis (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01336 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Kalita J, Kumar S, Vijaykumar K, Palit G, Misra UK: A study of CSF catecholamine and its metabolites in acute and convalescent period of encephalitis. J Neurol Sci. 2007 Jan 15;252(1):62-6. Epub 2006 Nov 28. [PubMed Link Image]
Endometrial cancer (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00561 B-Carotene Blood
  • Jeong NH, Song ES, Lee JM, Lee KB, Kim MK, Yun YM, Lee JK, Son SK, Lee JP, Kim JH, Hur SY, Kwon YI: Preoperative levels of plasma micronutrients are related to endometrial cancer risk. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2009;88(4):434-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01492 Gama-Tocopherol Blood; Breast Milk
  • Jeong NH, Song ES, Lee JM, Lee KB, Kim MK, Yun YM, Lee JK, Son SK, Lee JP, Kim JH, Hur SY, Kwon YI: Preoperative levels of plasma micronutrients are related to endometrial cancer risk. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2009;88(4):434-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB03000 Lycopene Blood
  • Jeong NH, Song ES, Lee JM, Lee KB, Kim MK, Yun YM, Lee JK, Son SK, Lee JP, Kim JH, Hur SY, Kwon YI: Preoperative levels of plasma micronutrients are related to endometrial cancer risk. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2009;88(4):434-9. [PubMed Link Image]
Epilepsy (26 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00763 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Shaywitz BA, Cohen DJ, Bowers MB: Reduced cerebrospinal fluid 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid and homovanillic acid in children with epilepsy. Neurology. 1975 Jan;25(1):72-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00538 Adenosine triphosphate Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF
  • Czarnecka J, Cieslak M, Michal K: Application of solid phase extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography to qualitative and quantitative analysis of nucleotides and nucleosides in human cerebrospinal fluid. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2005 Aug 5;822(1-2):85-90. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01341 ADP Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF
  • Czarnecka J, Cieslak M, Michal K: Application of solid phase extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography to qualitative and quantitative analysis of nucleotides and nucleosides in human cerebrospinal fluid. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2005 Aug 5;822(1-2):85-90. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00904 Citrulline Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00112 Gamma-Aminobutyric acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Spanaki MV, Siegel H, Kopylev L, Fazilat S, Dean A, Liow K, Ben-Menachem E, Gaillard WD, Theodore WH: The effect of vigabatrin (gamma-vinyl GABA) on cerebral blood flow and metabolism. Neurology. 1999 Oct 22;53(7):1518-22. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01201 Guanosine diphosphate Blood; CSF
  • Czarnecka J, Cieslak M, Michal K: Application of solid phase extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography to qualitative and quantitative analysis of nucleotides and nucleosides in human cerebrospinal fluid. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2005 Aug 5;822(1-2):85-90. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01273 Guanosine triphosphate Blood; CSF
  • Czarnecka J, Cieslak M, Michal K: Application of solid phase extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography to qualitative and quantitative analysis of nucleotides and nucleosides in human cerebrospinal fluid. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2005 Aug 5;822(1-2):85-90. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00118 Homovanillic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Shaywitz BA, Cohen DJ, Bowers MB: Reduced cerebrospinal fluid 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid and homovanillic acid in children with epilepsy. Neurology. 1975 Jan;25(1):72-9. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02061 Hyaluronic acid Blood; CSF
  • Perosa SR, Porcionatto MA, Cukiert A, Martins JR, Amado D, Nader HB, Cavalheiro EA, Leite JP, Naffah-Mazzacoratti MG: Extracellular matrix components are altered in the hippocampus, cortex, and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. Epilepsia. 2002;43 Suppl 5:159-61. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00161 L-Alanine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00168 L-Asparagine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00191 L-Aspartic acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00148 L-Glutamic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00641 L-Glutamine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00177 L-Histidine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00172 L-Isoleucine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00687 L-Leucine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00696 L-Methionine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00159 L-Phenylalanine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00167 L-Threonine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00929 L-Tryptophan Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00158 L-Tyrosine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00883 L-Valine Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00020 p-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Kobayashi K, Koide Y, Yoshino K, Shohmori T: [P-hydroxyphenylacetic acid concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid] No To Shinkei. 1982 Aug;34(8):769-74. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00251 Taurine Bile; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Rainesalo S, Keranen T, Palmio J, Peltola J, Oja SS, Saransaari P: Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid amino acids in epileptic patients. Neurochem Res. 2004 Jan;29(1):319-24. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01490 Vanylglycol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Botez MI, Young SN: Effects of anticonvulsant treatment and low levels of folate and thiamine on amine metabolites in cerebrospinal fluid. Brain. 1991 Feb;114 ( Pt 1A):333-48. [PubMed Link Image]
Essential hypertension (5 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01388 Alpha-Linolenic acid Blood; Urine
  • Wang S, Ma A, Song S, Quan Q, Zhao X, Zheng X: Fasting serum free fatty acid composition, waist/hip ratio and insulin activity in essential hypertensive patients. Hypertens Res. 2008 Apr;31(4):623-32. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01043 Arachidonic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Wang S, Ma A, Song S, Quan Q, Zhao X, Zheng X: Fasting serum free fatty acid composition, waist/hip ratio and insulin activity in essential hypertensive patients. Hypertens Res. 2008 Apr;31(4):623-32. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB02183 Docosahexaenoic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Wang S, Ma A, Song S, Quan Q, Zhao X, Zheng X: Fasting serum free fatty acid composition, waist/hip ratio and insulin activity in essential hypertensive patients. Hypertens Res. 2008 Apr;31(4):623-32. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01999 Eicosapentaenoic acid Blood
  • Wang S, Ma A, Song S, Quan Q, Zhao X, Zheng X: Fasting serum free fatty acid composition, waist/hip ratio and insulin activity in essential hypertensive patients. Hypertens Res. 2008 Apr;31(4):623-32. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00673 Linoleic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Wang S, Ma A, Song S, Quan Q, Zhao X, Zheng X: Fasting serum free fatty acid composition, waist/hip ratio and insulin activity in essential hypertensive patients. Hypertens Res. 2008 Apr;31(4):623-32. [PubMed Link Image]
Essential Hypertension (EH) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01539 Dimethyl-L-arginine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Surdacki A, Nowicki M, Sandmann J, Tsikas D, Boeger RH, Bode-Boeger SM, Kruszelnicka-Kwiatkowska O, Kokot F, Dubiel JS, Froelich JC: Reduced urinary excretion of nitric oxide metabolites and increased plasma levels of asymmetric dimethylarginine in men with essential hypertension. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 1999 Apr;33(4):652-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Ethylene Glycol Poisoning (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00115 Glycolic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Jacobsen D, Hewlett TP, Webb R, Brown ST, Ordinario AT, McMartin KE: Ethylene glycol intoxication: evaluation of kinetics and crystalluria. Am J Med. 1988 Jan;84(1):145-52. [PubMed Link Image]
Ethylmalonic encephalopathy (5 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00339 2-Methylbutyrylglycine Urine
HMDB00730 Isobutyrylglycine Urine
HMDB00678 Isovalerylglycine Blood; Urine
HMDB01844 Methylsuccinic acid Urine
HMDB00808 N-Butyrylglycine Urine
Eucalyptol exposure (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04472 Eucalyptol Blood
  • Jager W, Nasel B, Nasel C, Binder R, Stimpfl T, Vycudilik W, Buchbauer G: Pharmacokinetic studies of the fragrance compound 1,8-cineol in humans during inhalation. Chem Senses. 1996 Aug;21(4):477-80. [PubMed Link Image]
Eugonadism (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00628 Epitestosterone Blood
  • Kicman AT, Coutts SB, Cowan DA, Handelsman DJ, Howe CJ, Burring S, Wu FC: Adrenal and gonadal contributions to urinary excretion and plasma concentration of epitestosterone in men--effect of adrenal stimulation and implications for detection of testosterone abuse. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1999 May;50(5):661-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Euthyroidism (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB02728 Thyroxine sulfate Blood
  • Chopra IJ, Santini F, Hurd RE, Chua Teco GN: A radioimmunoassay for measurement of thyroxine sulfate. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1993 Jan;76(1):145-50. [PubMed Link Image]
Exercise (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00068 Epinephrine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Peyrin L, Pequignot JM, Lacour JR, Fourcade J: Relationships between catecholamine or 3-methoxy 4-hydroxy phenylglycol changes and the mental performance under submaximal exercise in man. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1987;93(2):188-92. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00216 Norepinephrine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Peyrin L, Pequignot JM, Lacour JR, Fourcade J: Relationships between catecholamine or 3-methoxy 4-hydroxy phenylglycol changes and the mental performance under submaximal exercise in man. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1987;93(2):188-92. [PubMed Link Image]
Extrahepatic biliary atresia (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00138 Glycocholic acid Blood; Urine
  • Matsui A, Psacharopoulos HT, Mowat AP, Portmann B, Murphy GM: Radioimmunoassay of serum glycocholic acid, standard laboratory tests of liver function and liver biopsy findings: comparative study of children with liver disease. J Clin Pathol. 1982 Sep;35(9):1011-7. [PubMed Link Image]
Extrahepatic biliary atresia (EHBA) (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00518 Chenodeoxycholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Gustafsson J, Alvelius G, Bjorkhem I, Nemeth A: Bile acid metabolism in extrahepatic biliary atresia: lithocholic acid in stored dried blood collected at neonatal screening. Ups J Med Sci. 2006;111(1):131-6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00619 Cholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Gustafsson J, Alvelius G, Bjorkhem I, Nemeth A: Bile acid metabolism in extrahepatic biliary atresia: lithocholic acid in stored dried blood collected at neonatal screening. Ups J Med Sci. 2006;111(1):131-6. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00761 Lithocholic acid Bile; Blood; Urine
  • Gustafsson J, Alvelius G, Bjorkhem I, Nemeth A: Bile acid metabolism in extrahepatic biliary atresia: lithocholic acid in stored dried blood collected at neonatal screening. Ups J Med Sci. 2006;111(1):131-6. [PubMed Link Image]
Fabry disease (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB04948 Ceramide (d18:1/9Z-18:1) Blood
  • Groener JE, Poorthuis BJ, Kuiper S, Helmond MT, Hollak CE, Aerts JM: HPLC for simultaneous quantification of total ceramide, glucosylceramide, and ceramide trihexoside concentrations in plasma. Clin Chem. 2007 Apr;53(4):742-7. Epub 2007 Mar 1. [PubMed Link Image]
Familial Mediterranean Fever (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00490 Etiocholanolone Blood; Urine
  • George JM, Wolff SM, Diller E, Bartter FC: Recurrent fever of unknown etiology: failure to demonstrate association between fever and plasma unconjugated etiocholanolone. J Clin Invest. 1969 Mar;48(3):558-63. [PubMed Link Image]
Fatally injured drivers (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB01927 Diphenhydramine Blood
  • Schwilke EW, Sampaio dos Santos MI, Logan BK: Changing patterns of drug and alcohol use in fatally injured drivers in Washington State. J Forensic Sci. 2006 Sep;51(5):1191-8. [PubMed Link Image]
Fatty Acid Oxidation disorder with supplementation of MCT formula (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00387 3-Hydroxydodecanoic acid Blood
  • Jones PM, Quinn R, Fennessey PV, Tjoa S, Goodman SI, Fiore S, Burlina AB, Rinaldo P, Boriack RL, Bennett MJ: Improved stable isotope dilution-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method for serum or plasma free 3-hydroxy-fatty acids and its utility for the study of disorders of mitochondrial fatty acid beta-oxidation. Clin Chem. 2000 Feb;46(2):149-55. [PubMed Link Image]
Febrile convulsions (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00112 Gamma-Aminobutyric acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Rating D, Siemes H, Loscher W: Low CSF GABA concentration in children with febrile convulsions, untreated epilepsy, and meningitis. J Neurol. 1983;230(4):217-25. [PubMed Link Image]
Folate Deficiency (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00121 Folic acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Wu AHB. Tietz clinical guide to laboratory tests. 4th ed. St. Louis: Saunders/Elsevier
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HMDB00099 L-Cystathionine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Stabler SP, Lindenbaum J, Savage DG, Allen RH: Elevation of serum cystathionine levels in patients with cobalamin and folate deficiency. Blood. 1993 Jun 15;81(12):3404-13. [PubMed Link Image]
Friedreich's ataxia (5 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00763 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Botez MI, Young SN: Biogenic amine metabolites and thiamine in cerebrospinal fluid in heredo-degenerative ataxias. Can J Neurol Sci. 2001 May;28(2):134-40. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00118 Homovanillic acid Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Botez MI, Young SN: Biogenic amine metabolites and thiamine in cerebrospinal fluid in heredo-degenerative ataxias. Can J Neurol Sci. 2001 May;28(2):134-40. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00929 L-Tryptophan Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Botez MI, Young SN: Biogenic amine metabolites and thiamine in cerebrospinal fluid in heredo-degenerative ataxias. Can J Neurol Sci. 2001 May;28(2):134-40. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00235 Thiamine Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Pedraza OL, Botez MI: Thiamine status in inherited degenerative ataxias. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1992 Feb;55(2):136-7. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB01490 Vanylglycol Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Botez MI, Young SN: Biogenic amine metabolites and thiamine in cerebrospinal fluid in heredo-degenerative ataxias. Can J Neurol Sci. 2001 May;28(2):134-40. [PubMed Link Image]
Fumaric Aciduria (3 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00051 Ammonia Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
HMDB00134 Fumaric acid Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00208 Oxoglutaric acid Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; N/A; Urine
Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00063 Cortisol Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
  • Brundu B, Loucks TL, Adler LJ, Cameron JL, Berga SL: Increased cortisol in the cerebrospinal fluid of women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Apr;91(4):1561-5. Epub 2006 Feb 7. [PubMed Link Image]
GABA transaminase deficiency (2 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00056 Beta-Alanine Blood; CSF; Urine
HMDB00112 Gamma-Aminobutyric acid Blood; CSF; Saliva; Urine
Galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase deficiency (galactosemia) (1 metabolite)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00143 D-Galactose Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Ning C, Segal S: Plasma galactose and galactitol concentration in patients with galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase deficiency galactosemia: determination by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Metabolism. 2000 Nov;49(11):1460-6. [PubMed Link Image]
Galactosemia (4 metabolites)
HMDB ID Name Biofluid Location(s) References
HMDB00143 D-Galactose Blood; Cellular Cytoplasm; CSF; Urine
  • Chen J, Yager C, Reynolds R, Palmieri M, Segal S: Erythrocyte galactose 1-phosphate quantified by isotope-dilution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Clin Chem. 2002;48(4):604-12. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00107 Galactitol Amniotic Fluid; Blood; CSF; Urine
  • Jakobs C, Schweitzer S, Dorland B: Galactitol in galactosemia. Eur J Pediatr. 1995;154(7 Suppl 2):S50-2. [PubMed Link Image]
HMDB00565 Galactonic acid Blood; Urine
  • Yager CT, Chen J, Reynolds R, Segal S: Galactitol and galactonate in red blood cells of galactosemic patients. Mol Genet Metab. 2003 Nov;80(3):283-9. [