Metabolism describes the series of chemical reactions in a living system. The purposes of metabolism are conversion of nutrients to energy and building blocks, and elimination of nitrogenous wastes. The processes of metabolism are tightly controlled by cellular signaling pathways to maintain the metabolic homeostasis of the system. Altered patterns of metabolism are one of the hallmarks of cancer. As a trusted CRO, CD BioSciences provides a comprehensive panel of solutions covering all aspects of life science research, including metabolism.