Cao W, Xu Y, Shen Y, Wang Y, Ma X, Bao Y. Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 Level and Liver Fat Content in MAFLD: A Community-Based Cohort.
Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2021;
14:4135-4143. [PMID:
34616166 PMCID:
PMC8487847 DOI:
10.2147/dmso.s328206]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
Although fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) is involved in the development of metabolic diseases, its association with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) remains unknown. We explored the relationship between serum fibroblast growth factor-23 level, metabolic associated fatty liver disease, and liver fat content.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
Participants were enrolled from communities in Shanghai. Serum fibroblast growth factor-23 level was determined using two-side sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. MAFLD was diagnosed using the international expert consensus (2020) criteria. Liver fat content was assessed using ultrasound.
RESULTS
We enrolled 1827 individuals aged 30-80 years (mean age, 59.4±7.3 years). MAFLD was diagnosed in 445/1393 (31.9%) non-diabetic participants and 245/434 (56.5%) diabetic participants. After adjusting for confounders, one standard deviation increase in serum FGF23 was associated with MAFLD in diabetic (odds ratio, 1.27; 95% confidence interval, 1.15-1.49; P<0.001) and non-diabetic (odds ratio, 1.28; 95% confidence interval, 1.07-1.74; P=0.030) groups. In a fully adjusted linear regression model, serum FGF23 emerged as a positive determinant of liver fat content in both diabetic and non-diabetic groups (P=0.039; P=0.034).
CONCLUSION
Participants with MAFLD had higher serum fibroblast growth factor-23 level than those without MAFLD, regardless of diabetes status. Serum fibroblast growth factor-23 was independently related to MAFLD and liver fat content.
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