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Identification of Gut Microbiome Signatures Associated with the Kynurenine Pathway in Tryptophan Metabolism in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study looked at gut bacteria in 85 people on dialysis. It checked how these bacteria affect the body's handling of tryptophan, an amino acid. The results show a link between gut health and this metabolic pathway. This is an observational study, so it shows a connection, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Jih-Kai Huang (Kaohsiung Medical University) · Ping‐Hsun Wu (Kaohsiung Medical University) · Zhao-Feng Chen (National Taiwan University) · Po‐Yu Liu (National Sun Yat-sen University) · Yun‐Shiuan Chuang (Kaohsiung Medical University) · Mei‐Chuan Kuo (Kaohsiung Medical University) · Yi-Wen Chiu (Kaohsiung Medical University) · Ping‐Chi Hsu (National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology) · Tien-Hsiang Kuo (Kaohsiung Medical University) · Yi‐Ting Lin (Kaohsiung Medical University)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-10-01
https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms14102211