Association Between Serum Uric Acid Levels and Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease in Southeast China: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Shutong RenSiyu ChenJingru HuangRong YuYunli WuXian-E Peng

Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2024)

According to our study, sUA was positively associated with the risk of MAFLD. Additionally, the risk of MAFLD increased significantly when sUA levels exceeded 5.56 mg/dL. Our study may help clarify whether sUA plays a diagnostic role in MAFLD.

Keyphrases

uric acid
metabolic syndrome
fatty acid