Deep Learning-Based Flux Prediction for Cardiac Mitochondrial Metabolism: A Comparative Analysis
摘要
This study proposes a hybrid approach to explore metabolic flux space by integrating genome-scale metabolic models (GEMs) with deep neural networks. The method combines the mechanistic framework of the CardiacMitochondria GEM with the pattern recognition capabilities of neural networks. This allows for improved prediction of complex metabolic phenotypes. We propose and implement a deep learning-based flux (DLBF) model trained on fluxes sampled using Riemannian Hamiltonian Monte Carlo (RHMC). The model was validated using a cardiac mitochondrial dataset, achieving a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.653, a Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 51.67, a Mean Squared Error (MSE) of 39,477.92, and a Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) of 20.16, confirming a moderately accurate prediction performance. Although most metabolic fluxes showed strong agreement with expected values, discrepancies in specific pathways suggest areas where biological regulation remains underrepresented. Despite using moderate computational resources, DLBF completed training within practical time limits on standard hardware. These results highlight DLBF as a predictive and interpretable tool for metabolic modeling, with potential applications in cardiovascular research, metabolic engineering, and educational settings.