FN1 and diabetic kidney disease: Further analysis of the gene expression levels conducted on the hub genes revealed SPARC (Secreted Protein Acidic And Cysteine Rich), POSTN (periostin), LUM (Lumican), KNG1 (Kininogen 1), FN1 (Fibronectin 1), VCAN (Versican) and PTPRO (Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Receptor Type O) having potential roles in DKD progression.