Elevated ALT/AST ratio as a marker for NAFLD risk and severity: insights from a cross-sectional analysis in the United States

BackgroundThe prevalence and incidence of Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are increasing worldwide, and NAFLD has emerged as a prominent global health concern. The link between serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) to aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ratio and NAFLD remains unclear. This stu...

Full description

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Frontiers in Endocrinology
Main Authors:	Yanyan Xuan, Dingting Wu, Qin Zhang, Zhiqiang Yu, Jingbo Yu, Dongdong Zhou
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-08-01
Subjects:	NAFLD alanine aminotransferase aspartate aminotransferase NHANES steatosis fibrosis
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2024.1457598/full