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  • Microbiology
  • Nephrology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Gut microbiome research has surged, particularly concerning its role in renal health and disease.
  • The field is advancing from correlational to causal studies using germ-free animals and fecal microbiota transplantation.
  • A significant gap exists between research discoveries and clinical translation for microbiome-based therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss key considerations often overlooked in animal and clinical studies of the gut microbiome and renal function.
  • To provide best-practice guidance for study design, methods, and reporting to minimize false-positive results.
  • To accelerate the translation of microbiome research findings into effective therapies for renal health.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of factors affecting gut microbiome studies in animal models (e.g., suppliers, diet, sex, age, antibiotics).
  • Identification of unique considerations for clinical studies (e.g., sampling, gut transit time, diet, medication, renal phenotypes).
  • Guidance on best practices for sample handling, DNA extraction, and microbial DNA sequencing (16S rRNA and shotgun metagenomics).

Main Results:

  • Identified numerous overlooked variables in animal studies (e.g., acclimatization, littermate effects, circadian rhythms) and clinical studies (e.g., dietary records, medication effects).
  • Provided standardized best-practice recommendations for microbiome research methodology, from sampling to data analysis.
  • Highlighted the importance of addressing these factors to ensure reliable and reproducible findings.

Conclusions:

  • Standardizing study designs, methods, and reporting is crucial for accelerating the translation of gut microbiome research into clinical applications.
  • Addressing identified considerations will improve the reliability of findings and facilitate the development of novel microbiome-based therapies for renal health.
  • This guideline aims to bridge the discovery-to-translation gap, ultimately benefiting patients with kidney diseases.