The Profile and Function of Gut Microbiota in Diabetic Nephropathy

Abstract

The gut microbiota might play an important role in the development and pathogenesis of DN. A change in gut microbiota diversity is correlated with disease progression. Some kinds of gut microbiota including <i>Alistipes</i>, <i>Bacteroides</i>, <i>Subdoligranulum</i>, <i>Lachnoclostridium</i>, and <i>Ruminococcus torques</i> group might be detrimental factors in DN.