Nephrology and Dialysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 283 - 302
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Recent
technological
advances
have
significantly
enhanced
our
understanding
of
the
role
microbial
communities
play
in
human
body.
The
gut
microbiota,
one
most
diverse
microbiomes,
consists
over
35,000
bacterial
species
and
10
million
genes,
leading
researchers
to
consider
it
as
an
additional
organ.
This
whiles
relatively
stable
within
each
individual
highly
influenced
by
exogenous
endogenous
factors.
Collectively,
microbiota
functions
a
"second
genome",
profoundly
impacting
host’s
metabolic
pathways
regulating
body’s
complex
homeostatic
balance.
Research
into
"microbe–host"
interaction,
both
health
disease,
has
garnered
worldwide
scientific.
In
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD),
undergoes
significant
changes,
growing
evidences
suggests
that
dysbiosis
plays
crucial
progression
renal
failure.
Key
pathological
process,
such
production
gut-derived
uremic
toxins,
decreased
synthesis
short–
chain
fatty
acids,
altered
intestinal
pH,
compromised
barrier
function,
heightened
systemic
inflammation,
are
all
linked
microbiota.
However,
relationship
between
these
changes
pathogenesis
requires
further
investigation.
Advances
microbiome
research,
including
metagenomic
metatranscriptomic
analyses,
alongside
proteomic,
metabolomics,
immunomic
studies,
greatly
expanded
microbiomal
community
structure
functions.
These
technologies,
coupled
with
mechanistic
experiments
model
systems,
deepened
knowledge
how
influences
metabolism.
Current
research
aims
explore
bidirectional
host,
identifying
potential
interventions
could
help
restore
mutualistic
relationship.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 1948 - 1948
Published: March 1, 2023
Background:
A
bidirectional
kidney–gut
axis
was
described
in
patients
with
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD).
On
the
one
hand,
gut
dysbiosis
could
promote
CKD
progression,
but
on
other
studies
reported
specific
microbiota
alterations
linked
to
CKD.
Therefore,
we
aimed
systematically
review
literature
composition
patients,
including
those
advanced
stages
and
end-stage
(ESKD),
possibilities
shift
microbiota,
its
impact
clinical
outcomes.
Materials
methods:
We
performed
a
search
MEDLINE,
Embase,
Scopus,
Cochrane
databases
find
eligible
using
pre-specified
keywords.
Additionally,
key
inclusion
exclusion
criteria
were
pre-defined
guide
eligibility
assessment.
Results:
retrieved
69
which
met
all
analyzed
present
systematic
review.
Microbiota
diversity
decreased
as
compared
healthy
individuals.
Ruminococcus
Roseburia
had
good
power
discriminate
between
controls
(AUC
=
0.771
AUC
0.803,
respectively).
abundance
consistently
especially
ESKD
(p
<
0.001).
model
based
25
dissimilarities
an
excellent
predictive
for
diabetic
nephropathy
0.972).
Several
patterns
observed
deceased
survivor
group
(increased
Lactobacillus,
Yersinia,
Bacteroides
Phascolarctobacterium
levels).
associated
peritonitis
enhanced
inflammatory
activity.
In
addition,
some
documented
beneficial
effect
flora
attributed
synbiotic
probiotic
therapies.
Large
randomized
trials
are
required
investigate
of
different
modulation
strategies
microflora
subsequent
Conclusions:
Patients
altered
microbiome
profile,
even
at
early
stages.
Different
genera
species
levels
be
used
models
individuals
increased
mortality
risk
identified
through
analysis.
Modulation
therapy
warranted.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: May 2, 2023
Therapeutic
approaches
that
target
the
gut
microbiota
(GM)
may
be
helpful
in
potential
prevention
and
treatment
of
IgA
nephropathy
(IgAN).
Meanwhile,
relevant
studies
demonstrated
a
correlation
between
GM
IgAN,
however,
these
confounding
evidence
cannot
prove
causal
relationship
IgAN.Based
on
data
from
genome-wide
association
study
(GWAS)
MiBioGen
IgAN
GWAS
FinnGen
research.
A
bi-directional
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
was
performed
to
explore
IgAN.
We
used
inverse
variance
weighted
(IVW)
method
as
primary
determine
exposure
outcome
our
MR
study.
Besides,
we
additional
analysis
(MR-Egger,
median)
sensitivity
(Cochrane's
Q
test,
MR-Egger
MR-PRESSO)
select
significant
results,
followed
by
Bayesian
model
averaging
(MR-BMA)
test
results
Finally,
reverse
conducted
estimate
probability
causality.At
locus-wide
significance
level,
IVW
showed
Genus
Enterorhabdus
protective
factor
for
[OR:
0.456,
95%
CI:
0.238-0.875,
p=0.023],
while
butyricicoccus
risk
3.471,
1.671-7.209,
p=0.0008].
In
analysis,
no
pleiotropy
or
heterogeneity
found.Our
revealed
expanded
variety
bacterial
taxa
causally
related
These
could
become
novel
biomarkers
facilitate
development
targeted
therapies
developing
understanding
"gut-kidney
axis".
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
Diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
is
one
of
the
major
microvascular
complications
diabetes
mellitus
and
also
serious
risk
factors
in
cardiovascular
events,
end-stage
renal
disease,
mortality.
DKD
associated
with
diversified,
compositional,
functional
alterations
gut
microbiota.
The
interaction
between
microbiota
host
mainly
achieved
through
metabolites,
which
are
small
molecules
produced
by
microbial
metabolism
from
exogenous
dietary
substrates
endogenous
compounds.
plays
a
critical
role
pathogenesis
producing
multitudinous
metabolites.
Nevertheless,
detailed
mechanisms
its
metabolites
involved
occurrence
development
have
not
been
completely
elucidated.
This
review
summarizes
specific
classes
microbiota-derived
aims
to
explore
molecular
pathophysiology
progression,
recognizes
biomarkers
for
screening,
diagnosis,
prognosis
DKD,
as
well
provides
novel
therapeutic
strategies
DKD.
Pharmaceutical Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62(1), P. 423 - 435
Published: May 17, 2024
Context
Diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
affects
nearly
40%
of
diabetic
patients,
often
leading
to
end-stage
renal
that
requires
replacement
therapies,
such
as
dialysis
and
transplantation.
The
gut
microbiota,
an
integral
aspect
human
evolution,
plays
a
crucial
role
in
this
condition.
Traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
has
shown
promising
outcomes
ameliorating
DKD
by
addressing
the
microbiota.
Acta Diabetologica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61(6), P. 705 - 714
Published: Feb. 24, 2024
Abstract
Aims
Several
studies
have
reported
dietary
microorganisms’
beneficial
effects
on
human
health.
We
aimed
to
detect
the
potential
association
between
live
microbe
intake
and
diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
in
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
through
a
cross-sectional
analysis
of
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
from
1999
2018.
Methods
According
Sanders
classification
system
microbes,
study
participants
were
divided
into
three
groups:
low,
medium,
high
groups.
In
T2DM,
DKD
was
assessed
by
glomerular
filtration
rate
(<
60
mL/min/1.73
m
using
Chronic
Kidney
Disease
Epidemiology
Collaboration
algorithm),
proteinuria
(urinary
albumin
creatinine
ratio
≥
30
mg/g),
or
both.
Weighted
univariate
multivariate
logistic
regression
subgroup
analyses
conducted
investigate
independent
DKD.
Results
The
included
3836
participants,
whom
1467
(38.24%)
had
for
diagnosis.
Our
demonstrated
that
group
more
likely
be
older,
female,
non-Hispanic
White,
higher
education
levels,
lower
prevalence
smoking,
poverty-income
ratio,
energy
intake,
haemoglobin
(HbA1c)
serum
risk
progression.
After
adjustment
covariates,
low
DKD,
whereas
no
significant
found
medium
No
statistically
interaction
observed
all
except
HbA1c
(
p
<
0.05).
Conclusions
results
indicate
associated
prevalence.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Background
Abnormal
gut
microbiota
and
blood
trimethylamine-N-oxide
(TMAO)
metabolome
have
been
reported
in
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
advanced
diabetic
nephropathy.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
profiles
a
group
of
targeted
urine
metabolic
characteristics
T2DM
or
without
microalbuminuria,
determine
correlation
between
composition,
trimethylamine
(TMA)
metabolism,
clinical
features
during
progression
kidney
disease
(DKD)
Methods
included
26
microalbuminuria
(Micro),
normoalbuminuria
(Normo),
15
healthy
controls
(HC).
Urine
Fecal
samples
were
detected
using
ultra
performance
liquid
chromatography
tandem
mass
spectrometry
16S
ribosomal
DNA
gene
sequencing,
respectively.
Results
The
TMAO/TMA
ratio
decreased
gradually
HC-Normo-Micro
transition.
levels
TMA,
choline
betaine
significantly
different
HC
belonging
both
Normo
Micro
groups.
At
operational
taxonomic
unit
(OTU)
level,
microflora
diversity
was
reduced
groups
compared
Taxonomic
analyses
revealed
significant
consumption
relative
abundances
eight
bacterial
genera
enrichment
two
Furthermore,
six
genera,
namely,
Ruminococcus_1,
[Eubacterium]_ruminantium_group,
Roseburia,
Faecalibacterium,
Fusicatenibacter
Coprococcus_3
exhibited
differences,
associated
elevated
urinary
albumin
creatinine
(UACR),
TMAO/TMA,
TMA
its
precursors
other
Conclusion
imbalance
has
occurred
early-stage
DKD,
short-chain
fatty
acid-producing
bacteria
accumulation
UACR.