Flux minimization

General concept

The "cost" of enzyme usage in a network is likely minimized by evolution. Moreover, the binary definition of reactions as reversible and irreversible may provide incorrect flux predictions. Thus, by minimizing flux, weighted by equilibrium constants to account for reaction reversibility. To predict flux values, flux is minimized in the metabolic network, subject to a weighted linear combination of individual fluxes, weighted by the thermodynamic equilibrium constants.

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Software packages with this method

Applications of interest

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Relevant references

Holzhütter HG. The principle of flux minimization and its application to estimate stationary fluxes in metabolic networks. Eur J Biochem. 2004 Jul;271(14):2905-22.

Related methods

Parsimonious enzyme usage FBA (pFBA)

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