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    • Synthetic Biology
    • Metabolic Engineering
    • Genomics

    Background:

    • High-throughput sequencing technologies enable comprehensive genome analysis.
    • Comparative genomics reveals genetic and physiological insights into industrial microbial strains.
    • Understanding genotype-phenotype correlations is crucial for strain improvement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review recent advances in Inverse Metabolic Engineering (IME) methods.
    • To highlight the characterization of genotype-phenotype relationships in IME.
    • To discuss the latest applications and future challenges of IME.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative genome analysis
    • Genotype-phenotype correlation studies
    • Genetic modification systems
    • High-throughput sequencing

    Main Results:

    • IME has emerged as a key strategy for industrial strain improvement.
    • Successful applications include enhanced substrate utilization, microbial robustness, and bio-based product yields.
    • Recent research focuses on refining IME for targeted genetic modifications.

    Conclusions:

    • IME is a powerful approach for optimizing industrial microbes.
    • Further development is needed to address current challenges and expand IME applications.
    • Continued research in IME promises significant advancements in biotechnology.