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ArticleCombinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening2025

Exploring the Causal Effects of Gut Microbiota on Diabetic Nephropathy: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study.

Kai Chen, Xu Wang, Zhihao Shang, Qingyue Li, Wenqiang Yao, Shaobo Guo, Yingting Guan

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Article in Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Kai ChenThe First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Xu WangThe First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Zhihao ShangThe First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Qingyue LiThe First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Wenqiang YaoThe First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Shaobo GuoThe First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Yingting GuanThe First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Jiangsu Province Hospital · CNNanjing University of Chinese Medicine · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn recent years, an increasing number of studies have indicated a bidirectional relationship between gut microbiota and the kidneys (the gut-kidney axis). Currently, the potential causal relationship between gut microbiota and diabetic nephropathy remains unclear. This study explores the causal effects of gut microbiota on diabetic nephropathy through Mendelian randomization.

methodsWe carried out a comprehensive Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis, drawing on the Genome-wide Association Study (GWAS) data for 196 varieties of gut microbiota and diabetic nephropathy. The primary analytical approach employed was the inverse-variance weighted, supplemented by the MR-Egger, weighted median, simple mode, and weighted mode. We rigorously assessed heterogeneity with Cochran's Q test and examined pleiotropy via MREgger intercept and MR-PRESSO tests. To ensure the reliability of our findings, we conducted funnel plots and leave-one-out analysis.

resultsOur study indicates a causal relationship between the increased risk of diabetic nephropathy and specific gut microbiota, including the

conclusionThis study confirms the causal effects of gut microbiota on diabetic nephropathy. Identifying the risk and protective factors within the gut microbiota for diabetic nephropathy offers fresh insights and novel approaches for preventing and treating this condition.

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Diabetic NephropathiesGastrointestinal MicrobiomeMendelian Randomization AnalysisGenome-Wide Association StudyHumanscausal effectsdiabetic nephropathygenome-wide association studyGut microbiotamendelian randomizationprotective factors.risk factors

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PMID38676512
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