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COBRApy

基于约束的代谢模型重建与分析(COBRA)。支持FBA、FVA、基因敲除、通量采样、SBML模型,适用于系统生物学和代谢工程分析。

COBRApy 是什么?

COBRApy是一个用于代谢模型约束重建与分析的Python库,是系统生物学研究的核心工具。该技能允许用户加载、构建和导出基因组规模的代谢模型(支持SBML、JSON、YAML格式),并执行通量平衡分析(FBA)、通量变异性分析(FVA)、通量采样、基因和反应敲除筛选、生长介质优化以及表型相位平面计算等关键计算模拟。它支持多种求解器(GLPK、CPLEX、Gurobi、混合求解器HPIGHS/OSQP),并可通过optlang库扩展。该技能适用于Claude Code、Cursor、Codex等AI代理平台,提供完整的Python API,帮助研究人员快速构建代谢工程工作流、预测细胞表型、填补模型漏洞,并分析代谢网络。COBRApy的上下文管理器支持临时修改模型状态,便于进行条件性实验设计。

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COBRApy - 基于约束的重建与分析

概述

COBRApy是一个用于代谢模型约束重建与分析(COBRA)的Python库,是系统生物学研究的基础工具。可用于处理基因组规模代谢模型,执行细胞代谢的计算模拟,进行代谢工程分析,并预测表型行为。

版本说明: 示例针对PyPI上的 cobra 0.31.1(导入 cobra)。文档:cobrapy.readthedocs.io。仓库:opencobra/cobrapy。

何时使用此技能

在以下情况下使用此技能:

  • 加载、构建或导出基因组规模代谢模型(SBML、JSON、YAML)
  • 对COBRA模型运行FBA、pFBA、FVA或通量采样
  • 执行基因或反应敲除筛选以及产物包络分析
  • 设计或优化生长介质和交换约束
  • 填补不可行模型漏洞或验证模型一致性

安装

uv pip install "cobra==0.31.1"

MATLAB模型I/O(可选):

uv pip install "cobra[array]==0.31.1"

COBRApy使用optlang作为求解器接口。GLPK通过swiglpk自动安装。对于大型MILP/QP问题,cobra 0.29+增加了混合求解器(HIGHS/OSQP);model.solver = "osqp"会路由到混合求解器,在未来版本中可能对纯LP报错——可用时首选model.solver = "hybrid"。

核心功能

COBRApy提供全面的工具,组织在以下几个关键领域:

1. 模型管理

从仓库或文件加载现有模型:

from cobra.io import load_model

# 本地捆绑(无需网络):textbook, iJO1366, salmonella
model = load_model("textbook")      # e_coli_core的别名(95个反应)
model = load_model("e_coli_core")   # 相同的大肠杆菌核心模型
model = load_model("iJO1366")       # 基因组规模的大肠杆菌(捆绑)
model = load_model("salmonella")    # 沙门氏菌iYS1720(捆绑)

# 远程(BiGG / BioModels;需要网络,首次获取后缓存)
model = load_model("iML1515")       # BiGG上的大肠杆菌基因组规模模型

# 从文件加载
from cobra.io import read_sbml_model, load_json_model, load_yaml_model
model = read_sbml_model("path/to/model.xml")
model = load_json_model("path/to/model.json")
model = load_yaml_model("path/to/model.yml")

以多种格式保存模型:

from cobra.io import write_sbml_model, save_json_model, save_yaml_model
write_sbml_model(model, "output.xml")  # 首选格式
save_json_model(model, "output.json")  # 与Escher兼容
save_yaml_model(model, "output.yml")   # 人类可读

2. 模型结构与组件

访问和检查模型组件:

# 访问组件
model.reactions      # 所有反应的DictList
model.metabolites    # 所有代谢物的DictList
model.genes          # 所有基因的DictList

# 通过ID或索引获取特定项
reaction = model.reactions.get_by_id("PFK")
metabolite = model.metabolites[0]

# 检查属性
print(reaction.reaction)        # 化学计量方程
print(reaction.bounds)          # 通量约束
print(reaction.gene_reaction_rule)  # GPR逻辑
print(metabolite.formula)       # 化学式
print(metabolite.compartment)   # 细胞定位

3. 通量平衡分析(FBA)

执行标准FBA模拟:

# 基本优化
solution = model.optimize()
print(f"目标值:{solution.objective_value}")
print(f"状态:{solution.status}")

# 访问通量
print(solution.fluxes["PFK"])
print(solution.fluxes.head())

# 快速优化(仅目标值)
objective_value = model.slim_optimize()

# 更改目标
model.objective = "ATPM"
solution = model.optimize()

简约FBA(最小化总通量):

from cobra.flux_analysis import pfba
solution = pfba(model)

几何FBA(寻找中心解):

from cobra.flux_analysis import geometric_fba
solution = geometric_fba(model)

4. 通量变异性分析(FVA)

确定所有反应的通量范围:

from cobra.flux_analysis import flux_variability_analysis

# 标准FVA
fva_result = flux_variability_analysis(model)

# 90%最优性水平的FVA
fva_result = flux_variability_analysis(model, fraction_of_optimum=0.9)

# 无循环FVA(消除热力学不可行循环)
fva_result = flux_variability_analysis(model, loopless=True)

# 针对特定反应的FVA
fva_result = flux_variability_analysis(
    model,
    reaction_list=["PFK", "FBA", "PGI"]
)

5. 基因和反应删除研究

执行敲除分析:

from cobra.flux_analysis import (
    single_gene_deletion,
    single_reaction_deletion,
    double_gene_deletion,
    double_reaction_deletion
)

# 单敲除
gene_results = single_gene_deletion(model)
reaction_results = single_reaction_deletion(model)

# 双敲除(使用多进程)
double_gene_results = double_gene_deletion(
    model,
    processes=4  # CPU核心数
)

# 使用上下文管理器进行手动敲除
with model:
    model.genes.get_by_id("b0008").knock_out()
    solution = model.optimize()
    print(f"敲除后生长速率:{solution.objective_value}")
# 上下文退出后模型自动恢复

6. 生长介质与最小介质

管理生长介质:

# 查看当前介质
print(model.medium)

# 修改介质(必须重新分配整个字典)
medium = model.medium
medium["EX_glc__D_e"] = 10.0  # 设置葡萄糖吸收
medium["EX_o2_e"] = 0.0       # 厌氧条件
model.medium = medium

# 计算最小介质
from cobra.medium import minimal_medium

# 最小化总输入通量
min_medium = minimal_medium(model, minimize_components=False)

# 最小化成分数量(使用MILP,较慢)
min_medium = minimal_medium(
    model,
    minimize_components=True,
    open_exchanges=True
)

7. 通量采样

对可行通量空间进行采样:

from cobra.sampling import sample

# 使用OptGP采样(默认,支持并行处理)
samples = sample(model, n=1000, method="optgp", processes=4)

# 使用ACHR采样
samples = sample(model, n=1000, method="achr")

# 验证样本
from cobra.sampling import OptGPSampler
sampler = OptGPSampler(model, processes=4)
sampler.sample(1000)
validation = sampler.validate(sampler.samples)
print(validation.value_counts())  # 应全部为'v'表示有效

8. 产物包络

计算表型相位平面:

from cobra.flux_analysis import production_envelope

# 标准产物包络
envelope = production_envelope(
    model,
    reactions=["EX_glc__D_e", "EX_o2_e"],
    objective="EX_ac_e"  # 乙酸产量
)

# 带碳产量
envelope = production_envelope(
    model,
    reactions=["EX_glc__D_e", "EX_o2_e"],
    carbon_sources="EX_glc__D_e"
)

# 可视化(使用matplotlib或pandas绘图)
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
envelope.plot(x="EX_glc__D_e", y="EX_o2_e", kind="scatter")
plt.show()

9. 漏洞填补

添加反应使模型可行:

from cobra.flux_analysis import gapfill

# 提供通用反应数据库(SBML/JSON);cobra 0.31+版本中未捆绑
from cobra.io import read_sbml_model
universal = read_sbml_model("path/to/universal_reactions.xml")

# 执行漏洞填补
with model:
    # 移除反应以创建漏洞用于演示
    model.remove_reactions([model.reactions.PGI])

    # 查找需要添加的反应
    solution = gapfill(model, universal)
    print(f"需添加的反应:{solution}")

10. 模型构建

从零开始构建模型:

from cobra import Model, Reaction, Metabolite

# 创建模型
model = Model("my_model")

# 创建代谢物
atp_c = Metabolite("atp_c", formula="C10H12N5O13P3",
                   name="ATP", compartment="c")
adp_c = Metabolite("adp_c", formula="C10H12N5O10P2",
                   name="ADP", compartment="c")
pi_c = Metabolite("pi_c", formula="HO4P",
                  name="Phosphate", compartment="c")

# 创建反应
reaction = Reaction("ATPASE")
reaction.name = "ATP水解"
reaction.subsystem = "能量"
reaction.lower_bound = 0.0
reaction.upper_bound = 1000.0

# 添加代谢物及其化学计量
reaction.add_metabolites({
    atp_c: -1.0,
    adp_c: 1.0,
    pi_c: 1.0
})

# 添加基因-反应规则
reaction.gene_reaction_rule = "(gene1 and gene2) or gene3"

# 添加到模型
model.add_reactions([reaction])

# 添加边界反应
model.add_boundary(atp_c, type="exchange")
model.add_boundary(adp_c, type="demand")

# 设置目标
model.objective = "ATPASE"

常见工作流

工作流1:加载模型并预测生长

from cobra.io import load_model

# 加载模型(textbook = 快速教程;iJO1366 / iML1515用于基因组规模)
model = load_model("textbook")

# 运行FBA
solution = model.optimize()
print(f"生长速率:{solution.objective_value:.3f} /h")

# 显示活跃路径
print(solution.fluxes[solution.fluxes.abs() > 1e-6])

工作流2:基因敲除筛选

from cobra.io import load_model
from cobra.flux_analysis import single_gene_deletion

# 加载模型
model = load_model("textbook")
baseline = model.slim_optimize()

# 执行单基因敲除
results = single_gene_deletion(model)

# 查找必需基因(生长速率 < 阈值)
essential_genes = results[results["growth"] < 0.01]
print(f"找到 {len(essential_genes)} 个必需基因")

# 查找影响最小的基因
neutral_genes = results[results["growth"] > 0.9 * baseline]

工作流3:介质优化

from cobra.io import load_model
from cobra.medium import minimal_medium

# 加载模型
model = load_model("textbook")

# 计算最大生长量50%所需的最小介质
target_growth = model.slim_optimize() * 0.5
min_medium = minimal_medium(
    model,
    target_growth,
    minimize_components=True
)

print(f"最小介质成分数量:{len(min_medium)}")
print(min_medium)

工作流4:通量不确定性分析

from cobra.io import load_model
from cobra.flux_analysis import flux_variability_analysis
from cobra.sampling import sample

# 加载模型
model = load_model("textbook")

# 首先检查最优性下的通量范围
fva = flux_variability_analysis(model, fraction_of_optimum=1.0)

# 对于范围较大的反应,进行采样以了解分布
samples = sample(model, n=1000)

# 分析特定反应
reaction_id = "PFK"
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
samples[reaction_id].hist(bins=50)
plt.xlabel(f"通量通过 {reaction_id}")
plt.ylabel("频率")
plt.show()

工作流5:临时修改的上下文管理器

使用上下文管理器进行临时修改:

# 上下文外模型保持不变
with model:
    # 临时更改目标
    model.objective = "ATPM"

    # 临时修改边界
    model.reactions.EX_glc__D_e.lower_bound = -5.0

    # 临时敲除基因
    model.genes.b0008.knock_out()

    # 用修改后的条件优化
    solution = model.optimize()
    print(f"修改后的生长速率:{solution.objective_value}")

# 所有更改自动恢复
solution = model.optimize()
print(f"原始生长速率:{solution.objective_value}")

关键概念

DictList访问模式、通量边界约定、基因-反应规则(GPR)以及EX_交换反应符号约定详见references/api_quick_reference.md中的"关键概念"部分。

最佳实践

  1. 使用上下文管理器进行临时修改,避免状态管理问题
  2. 验证模型在分析前使用model.slim_optimize()确保可行性
  3. 检查解的状态优化后检查 - optimal表示求解成功
  4. 使用无循环FVA当热力学可行性重要时
  5. **适当设置fraction_of_optimum**在FVA中探索次优空间
  6. 并行化计算密集型操作(采样、双敲除)——从基因组规模模型的小n和processes=1开始
  7. 优先使用SBML格式用于模型交换和长期存储
  8. **使用slim_optimize()**当仅需要目标值以提高性能
  9. 验证通量样本确保数值稳定性
  10. 确认输出路径在写入工作流示例中的CSV/PNG文件前

故障排除

不可行解:检查介质约束、反应边界和模型一致性 优化缓慢:通过model.solver尝试不同求解器(GLPK、CPLEX、Gurobi) 无界解:验证交换反应具有适当的上限 导入错误:确保正确的文件格式和有效的SBML标识符

参考文献

有关详细工作流和API模式,请参考:

  • references/workflows.md - 全面的逐步工作流示例
  • references/api_quick_reference.md - 常见函数签名和模式

官方文档:https://cobrapy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/

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Kassis, T., Agarwal, V., He, Y., Patel, D., & Brueckner, A. M. (2026). Scientific Agent Skills: A Library of Procedural Knowledge for Research Agents. arXiv:2609.00065. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2609.00065

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Individual skills in this repo

This repo contains 20 individual skills — each has its own dedicated page.

adaptyv

How to use the Adaptyv Bio Foundry API and Python SDK for protein experiment design, submission, and results retrieval. Use this skill whenever the user mentions Adaptyv, Foundry API, protein binding assays, protein screening experiments, BLI/SPR assays, thermostability assays, or wants to submit protein sequences for experimental characterization. Also trigger when code imports `adaptyv`, `adaptyv_sdk`, or `FoundryClient`, or references `foundry-api-public.adaptyvbio.com`.

aeon

This skill should be used for time series machine learning tasks including classification, regression, clustering, forecasting, anomaly detection, segmentation, and similarity search. Use when working with temporal data, sequential patterns, or time-indexed observations requiring specialized algorithms beyond standard ML approaches. Particularly suited for univariate and multivariate time series analysis with scikit-learn compatible APIs.

alphagenome

Look up precomputed AlphaGenome Atlas effects for any GRCh38 single-nucleotide variant (AVI score with Phred and 18 SHAP feature attributions, plus raw and quantile scores for RNA-seq, DNase, ATAC, ChIP-TF, ChIP-histone, CAGE, PRO-cap, splicing, polyadenylation and contact-map tracks), score variants or scan windows on demand with the AlphaGenome model for human and mouse (variant scoring, in silico mutagenesis, REF-versus-ALT track prediction), and build Atlas website deep links. Use when the user mentions AlphaGenome, AlphaGenome Atlas, AVI or AlphaGenome Variant Impact, DeepMind variant effect prediction, or wants to prioritise or mechanistically interpret non-coding, regulatory, splicing, enhancer, promoter, or chromatin-accessibility effects of SNVs from a VCF, credible set, or region. Research use only; not a clinical tool.

analytical-method-validation

Plan, execute, and document validation, verification, and transfer of analytical procedures under the governing framework - ICH Q2(R2) and Q14, USP <1220>/<1225>/<1226>, ICH M10 bioanalytical, CLSI EP, or ISO/IEC 17025. Use for HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC, CE, ICP-MS, dissolution, qNMR, qPCR, NIR, and ligand binding or cell-based assays whenever the question is whether a procedure is fit for its intended purpose. Triggers include

anndata

Data structure for annotated matrices in single-cell analysis. Use when working with .h5ad files or integrating with the scverse ecosystem. This is the data format skill—for analysis workflows use scanpy; for probabilistic models use scvi-tools; for population-scale queries use cellxgene-census.

arbor

Autonomously improve a real artifact (code, training recipe, agent harness, data pipeline, prompt) against an objective and an evaluator, using Hypothesis Tree Refinement (HTR) from the Arbor paper. Use this whenever someone wants to iteratively optimize something over many experiments without overfitting — e.g.

arboreto

Infer gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from gene expression data using scalable algorithms (GRNBoost2, GENIE3). Use when analyzing transcriptomics data (bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq) to identify transcription factor-target gene relationships and regulatory interactions. Supports distributed computation for large-scale datasets.

astropy

Core Python library for astronomy and astrophysics workflows that need Astropy APIs, including units/quantities, coordinates, FITS I/O, tables, time systems, WCS, and cosmology. Use when implementing or debugging astronomical data analysis code with Astropy.

autoskill

Observe the user

benchling-integration

Benchling Python SDK and REST API integration for registry entities, inventory, ELN entries, workflows, Benchling Apps, and Data Warehouse queries. Use when automating lab data with benchling-sdk or the v2 API.

bgpt-paper-search

Search scientific papers and retrieve structured experimental data extracted from full-text studies via the BGPT MCP server. Returns 25+ fields per paper including methods, results, sample sizes, quality scores, and conclusions. Use for literature reviews, evidence synthesis, and finding experimental details not available in abstracts alone.

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biopython

Comprehensive molecular biology toolkit. Use for sequence manipulation, file parsing (FASTA/GenBank/PDB), phylogenetics, and programmatic NCBI/PubMed access (Bio.Entrez). Best for batch processing, custom bioinformatics pipelines, BLAST automation. For quick lookups use gget; for multi-service integration use bioservices.

bioservices

Unified Python interface to 40+ bioinformatics services. Use when querying multiple databases (UniProt, KEGG, ChEMBL, Reactome) in a single workflow with consistent API. Best for cross-database analysis, ID mapping across services. For quick single-database lookups use gget; for sequence/file manipulation use biopython.

bulk-rnaseq

End-to-end bulk RNA-seq orchestrator — takes raw FASTQ reads through QC and trimming (FastQC, fastp/Trim Galore), alignment and quantification (STAR, Salmon, featureCounts), assembles a gene-level counts matrix, then hands off to differential expression (pydeseq2), pathway/GSEA enrichment (pathway-enrichment), and publication figures (scientific-visualization). Use whenever the user has bulk RNA-seq reads or quant output and wants a complete, reproducible differential-expression workflow — e.g.

cellxgene-census

Query the CZ CELLxGENE Census programmatically for versioned public single-cell and spatial transcriptomics data. Use when you need population-scale cell metadata, gene expression slices, Census summary counts, source H5AD URIs/downloads, embeddings, spatial Census data, or reference atlas comparisons across organisms, tissues, diseases, assays, and cell types. For analyzing your own local single-cell data use scanpy, anndata, or scvi-tools.

cirq

Google quantum computing framework. Use when targeting Google Quantum AI hardware, designing noise-aware circuits, or running quantum characterization experiments. Best for Google hardware, noise modeling, and low-level circuit design. For IBM hardware use qiskit; for quantum ML with autodiff use pennylane; for physics simulations use qutip.

citation-management

Comprehensive citation management for academic research. Search OpenAlex, PubMed, and Google Scholar for papers, extract accurate metadata, validate citations, and generate properly formatted BibTeX entries. This skill should be used when you need to find papers, verify citation information, convert DOIs to BibTeX, or ensure reference accuracy in scientific writing.

clinical-decision-support

Prepare and validate research-only clinical decision-support evaluation, evidence-profile, cohort, survival, biomarker/model, privacy, and governance artifacts. Use for aggregate or synthetic research documentation and traceability—not patient care or live clinical operation.

clinical-reports

Create safety-bounded draft structures and run local deterministic checks for clinical case, diagnostic, trial, safety, and aggregate research reports. Use only with synthetic, de-identified, or aggregate inputs and verified source-fact manifests; every output requires qualified review.

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