16s rDNA fecal sequencing between idiopathic membranous nephropathy and matched healthy control

Dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiome has been observed in chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet their roles in idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is poorly understood. In this study, we describe the variation of intestinal bacteria and fecal metabolites in patients with IMN for the first time in Chinese population. Stool samples are collected from 41 IMN patients at the beginning of diagnosis confirmation and 41 gender and age matched healthy control (HC). Microbial communities are investigated by sequencing of 16s rDNA genes.