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How useful is linear programming/the simplex algorithm to systems biology?
Can you give me an example of where it has been used?
One example is in metabolic engineering, which involves the optimization of metabolic pathways to produce valuable compounds such as biofuels, vaccines, and antibiotics. The use of linear programming has allowed for the identification of optimal metabolic pathways and the manipulation of metabolic flux, which can increase yields of desired products.