Hmdb Database
ListedAccess and query Davila7's Human Motion Database (HMDB) for video descriptions, labels, and metadata using structured queries.
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About this skill
The HMDB Database skill connects AI agents to the Human Metabolome Database, enabling direct access to comprehensive metabolite information including structures, pathways, and literature references. It allows agents to retrieve specific data points like chemical formulas, molecular weights, and biological associations without manual web searching.
When to use it
- Investigating the biochemical role of a specific metabolite in metabolic disorders or diseases.
- Validating compound identities by cross-referencing mass spectrometry data with known human metabolites.
- Gathering standardized nomenclature and InChI keys for chemical compounds in research documentation.
- Exploring pathway mappings to understand how a substance interacts within human biological systems.
Key capabilities
- Queries the Human Metabolome Database (HMDB) for detailed metabolite records.
- Retrieves structural data, including 2D/3D representations and chemical formulas.
- Accesses biological context such as tissue distribution and disease associations.
- Returns standardized identifiers like CAS numbers and InChIKeys for precise referencing.
Example prompts
- "Find the molecular weight and chemical structure of creatine in the HMDB."
- "What metabolites are associated with diabetes mellitus according to the Human Metabolome Database?"
- "Retrieve the InChIKey and tissue distribution data for caffeine."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your AI agent has active internet access, as this skill relies on live database queries rather than local knowledge. Results may vary based on the current version of the HMDB API being accessed by the tool.