Sex-specific differences in ectopic fat and metabolic characteristics of paediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2023)

Male-predominant hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance caused by sex-specific ectopic fat accumulation may contribute to higher uric acid levels in boys than in girls with NAFLD.

Keyphrases

uric acid
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
fatty acid
intensive care unit
type diabetes
polycystic ovary syndrome
skeletal muscle
liver fibrosis