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ArticleJGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology2024

An epidemiological study on the factors including genetic polymorphism influencing ALT >30 U/L and liver fibrosis progression in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease among the general population.

Satoshi Sato, Chikara Iino, Takafumi Sasada, Go Soma, Keisuke Furusawa, Kenta Yoshida, Kaori Sawada, Tatsuya Mikami, Shinsaku Fukuda, Shigeyuki Nakaji and 1 more

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Satoshi SatoDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5569-7093
Chikara IinoDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.
Takafumi SasadaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.
Go SomaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.
Keisuke FurusawaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.
Kenta YoshidaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.
Kaori SawadaDepartment of Preemptive Medicine Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.
Tatsuya MikamiDepartment of Preemptive Medicine Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.
Shinsaku FukudaDepartment of Preemptive Medicine Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.
Shigeyuki NakajiDepartment of Preemptive Medicine Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.
Hirotake SakurabaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hematology and Clinical Immunology Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine Hirosaki Japan.

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Background and Aim: Identifying the factors contributing to the progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a lifestyle-related disease, is crucial for preventing future liver-related deaths. This study aimed to epidemiologically investigate factors, including single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels >30 U/L and potential risk factors for liver fibrosis, in a general population cohort of patients with MASLD. Methods: Among 1059 participants in the health checkup project, 228 who were diagnosed with MASLD were analyzed. Liver fat content and stiffness were measured using FibroScan, and 13 SNPs associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were measured in addition to other clinical parameters. Results: In the multivariate analysis, male sex, younger age, and high triglyceride levels were significant risk factors for ALT levels >30 U/L ( Conclusion: An individualized treatment approach is warranted for patients with MASLD due to the influence of various factors on its progression, including genetic factors and lifestyle diseases.

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cardiovascular metabolic risk factorslifestyleliver fibrosismetabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver diseasesingle‐nucleotide polymorphisms

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PMID39713746
PMCPMC11659511

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