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In this study, we integrated transcriptional data into a genome-scale metabolic model (GSMM) to screen novel anti-Xoo targets. Two RNA-seq datasets (before and after bismerthiazol treatment) were used to constrain the GSMM and simulate metabolic processes. Metabolic fluxes were calculated using parsimonious flux balance analysis (pFBA) identifying reactions with significant changes for target screening. Glutathione oxidoreductase (GSR) was selected as a potential anti-Xoo target and validated through antibacterial experiments. Virtual screening based on the target identified DB12411 as a lead compound with the potential for new antibacterial agents. 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