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Integration of Metabolomics and Flux Balance Analysis: Applications and Challenges

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This book chapter presents an in-depth analysis of the integration of metabolomics and flux balance analysis (FBA) as powerful tools for understanding metabolic processes and their applications in various scientific disciplines. The potential applications of metabolomics in these fields were discussed, highlighting the valuable insights it offers into metabolic pathways and networks. The subsequent sections delve into the different techniques employed in metabolomics research, including targeted and untargeted approaches using “LC–MS, GC–MS, and NMR”. The chapter also explores important tools utilized in flux balance analysis, such as OptKnock, OptGene, OptStrain, COBRA Tools, MetaboAnalyst 4.0, OptFlux, CellNetAnalyzer, SBRT, and Escher-FBA. Furthermore, the chapter discusses metabolomics integration using FBA and highlights the methodologies for identifying and annotating metabolites, including the use of metabolite databases and spectral libraries. The integration of metabolomics data with genome-scale metabolic models was explored, along with the estimation of metabolic fluxes from metabolomics data using the “Constraint-Based Reconstruction and Analysis (COBRA) Toolbox”. The chapter presents case studies and applications that demonstrate the utility of metabolomics and FBA in various contexts, including therapeutic and diagnostic applications. It explores the application of metabolomics in blood, urine, and saliva, highlighting their potential as non-invasive diagnostic tools. Moreover, the chapter addresses the challenges and limitations associated with integrating metabolomics and FBA, providing insights into future perspectives and directions for further research.

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Abdi, G., Patil, N., Jain, M., Barwant, M. (2024). Integration of Metabolomics and Flux Balance Analysis: Applications and Challenges. In: Singh, V., Kumar, A. (eds) Advances in Bioinformatics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8401-5_10

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