Targeted Intervention Strategies for Maternal–Offspring Transmission of Christensenellaceae in Pigs via a Deep Learning Model

Targeted Intervention Strategies for Maternal–Offspring Transmission of Christensenellaceae in Pigs via a Deep Learning Model

Abstract Understanding the mechanisms of maternal microbial transmission is crucial for early gut microbiota development and long‐term health outcomes in offspring. However, early maternal microbial interventions remain a challenge due to the complexity of accurately identifying transmitted taxa. He...

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Main Authors: Haibo Shen, Xiaokang Ma, Longlin Zhang, Hao Li, Jichang Zheng, Shengru Wu, Ke Zuo, Yulong Yin, Jing Wang, Bie Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-08-01
Series:Advanced Science
Subjects:
Christensenella minuta
deep learning
early life microbial development
gut microbiota
maternal microbial transmission
Ningxiang pigs
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202503411
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Summary:Abstract Understanding the mechanisms of maternal microbial transmission is crucial for early gut microbiota development and long‐term health outcomes in offspring. However, early maternal microbial interventions remain a challenge due to the complexity of accurately identifying transmitted taxa. Here, the maternal–offspring microbial transmission model (MOMTM), a deep learning framework specifically designed to map maternal microbiota transmission dynamics across pig breeds and developmental stages, is introduced. Using MOMTM, key transmitted taxa, such as the Christensenellaceae R‐7 are successfully predicted, which show high transmission centrality during early development periods. Additionally, it is demonstrated that galacto‐oligosaccharide intervention in sows promotes a Christensenellaceae R‐7‐dominated enterotype and improves fiber digestibility in offspring. Further analysis reveals that Christensenellaceae, particularly Christensenella minuta, have enhanced adhesion and mucin utilization capabilities, facilitating its gut colonization. These findings highlight MOMTM's potential as a novel approach for microbiota‐targeted health interventions in early life, offering insights into strategies that promote gut health and development from birth.
ISSN:2198-3844

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