Metabolic profiling of yeast culture using gas chromatography coupled with orthogonal acceleration accurate mass time-of-flight mass spectrometry: Application to biomarker discovery

- Method described for microwave-assisted derivitization of extracts from commercial yeast cultures.
- Procedure for GC-time of flight mass spectrometry analysis of extraction solutions.
- Factor analysis characterization of extracted solutions, leading to identification of important groups of metabolites.
- Identification of potential biomarkers linking yeast culture to application as feedstock supplement.