Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analysis Reveals Regulatory Effects of Fermented Chinese Chive on Early Testicular Development in Piglets.

ABSTRACT: Early testicular development is vital for adult male fertility but remains highly vulnerable to stress during the suckling stage. Fermented Chinese chive (Allium tuberosum) is known for its antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties, yet its role in testicular development remains unclear. In this study, Songliao Black piglets received 3‱ fermented Chinese chive (LK group) mixed with starter feed and compared to a control (OD group). Testicular samples at weaning (28 days) underwent transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses. Although no significant differences were observed in gross testicular morphology, the LK group significantly increased individual (13.85%) and litter (15.11%) weaning weights (p < 0.05), with elevated serum triglycerides, total cholesterol, and a 32.2% rise

SUBMITTER: Xie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12466648 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature