Human Metabolome Technologies, Inc.

Human Metabolome Technologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tsuruoka, Japan, established in 2003. It focuses on developing and providing metabolomics technologies and solutions for a range of applications, including drug discovery, disease diagnosis, and food production primarily within Japan. The company offers a comprehensive suite of metabolome analysis services, encompassing global profiling, targeted assays, flux analysis, and lipidomics. Additionally, it develops biomarkers, such as Phosphorylethanolamine, which is measured in blood plasma as a marker for major depressive disorder. HMT's solutions address diverse areas like cancer metabolism, infectious diseases, basic and clinical research, food and nutrition, and microbiome studies. The company also fosters collaborations, notably with the Institute for Advanced Biosciences and Keio University, to further advance metabolome analysis technology.