Diagnostic value of triglyceride-glucose index and related parameters in metabolism-associated fatty liver disease in a Chinese population: a cross-sectional study.

Rong YuWeijiang XieHewei PengLili LuShuo YinShanghua XuZhijian HuXian-E Peng

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

The TyG index effectively identifies MAFLD, and the TyG-related parameters improved the identification and diagnosis of MAFLD, suggesting that TyG-related parameters, especially TyG-WC, may be a useful marker for diagnosing MAFLD.

Keyphrases

physical activity
metabolic syndrome
gene expression
adipose tissue
risk factors
insulin resistance
glycemic control