HMDB ID Identifier

What is an HMDB ID?

The HMDB ID is a unique identifier assigned to each metabolite in the Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), a comprehensive resource containing information about human metabolites.

Format

HMDB IDs typically follow the format: HMDB0000000 where the number is unique to each metabolite.

Purpose

• Standardization: Provides consistent identification across studies
• Cross-referencing: Links to detailed metabolite information
• Data Integration: Enables combining data from different sources

Example

• HMDB0000066: Glucose
• HMDB0000122: Alanine

Related Terms

• Metabolomics: The study of metabolites
• LOD: Limit of Detection for measuring metabolites