With the advent of next generation sequencing, it is now appreciated that human urine is not
sterile. Recent investigations of the urinary microbiome (urobiome) have provided insights …

Abstract Purpose of Review Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune
disease characterized by various autoantibodies and multi-organ. Microbiota dysbiosis in …

Background Although the human bladder is reported to harbor unique microbiota, our
understanding of how these microbial communities interact with their human hosts is limited …

The etiology of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) remains unclear, with both genetic and
environmental factors potentially contributing. This study aimed to explore the relationship …

Background Exploring the human microbiome in multiple body niches is beneficial for
clinicians to determine which microbial dysbiosis should be targeted first. We aimed to study …

Objective Black groups have increased prevalence and accelerated pathogenicity of
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) compared to other ethnic/racial groups. The …

Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized
by disturbance of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory lymphocytes. Growing evidence …

Objectives Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) commonly complicates kidney stone disease
(KSD). Our objective is to investigate the variations in the urinary microbiota between …

Epigenetic mechanisms in pediatric urology have many implications in urethral
development, hormonal influences, responses to obstructive microenvironments and …

Background To establish antibiotic preregimes and administration routes for studies on
urinary microbiota. Methods and materials Antibiotics for enteritis (Abx-enteritis) and UTIs …