Abstract:AbstractBackground
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is a common autoimmune glomerular disease, the classic manifestations of which are hematuria and proteinuria. The pathogenesis of IgAN has been associated with dysregulated intestinal mucosal immunity. However, whether gut microbial modifications play a part in IgAN remains unclear.
Methods
Blood and fecal samples were collected from 52 IgAN patients and 25 healthy controls (HCs). The gut microbiome was analyzed … Show more
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