Predictive value of serum alanine aminotransferase for fatty liver associated with metabolic dysfunction

IF 2.5 Q2 GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
Wen-Xiu Liu, Lei Liu
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In this editorial, we offer commentary on the article published by Chen et al in a recent issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology (2024; 30: 1346-1357). The study highlights a noteworthy association between persistently elevated, yet high-normal levels of alanine transaminase (ALT) and an escalated cumulative risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). MAFLD has emerged as a globally prevalent chronic liver condition, whose incidence is steadily rising in parallel with improvements in living standards. Left unchecked, MAFLD can progress from hepatic steatosis to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even hepatocellular carcinoma, underscoring the importance of early screening and diagnosis. ALT is widely recognized as a reliable biomarker for assessing the extent of hepatocellular damage. While ALT levels demonstrate a significant correlation with the severity of fatty liver disease, they lack specificity. The article by Chen et al contributes to our understanding of the development of MAFLD by investigating the long-term implications of high-normal ALT levels. Their findings suggest that sustained elevation within the normal range is linked to an increased likelihood of developing MAFLD, emphasizing the need for closer monitoring and potential intervention in such cases.
血清丙氨酸氨基转移酶对伴有代谢功能障碍的脂肪肝的预测价值
在这篇社论中,我们对 Chen 等人发表在最近一期《世界胃肠病学杂志》(2024; 30: 1346-1357)上的文章进行了评论。该研究强调了丙氨酸转氨酶(ALT)持续升高但仍处于正常水平与患代谢功能障碍相关性脂肪肝(MAFLD)的累积风险上升之间存在值得注意的关联。代谢功能障碍相关性脂肪肝已成为一种全球流行的慢性肝病,其发病率随着生活水平的提高而稳步上升。如果不加以控制,MAFLD 可从肝脂肪变性发展为肝纤维化、肝硬化,甚至肝细胞癌,这凸显了早期筛查和诊断的重要性。ALT 被公认为是评估肝细胞损伤程度的可靠生物标志物。虽然 ALT 水平与脂肪肝的严重程度有显著相关性,但缺乏特异性。Chen 等人的文章通过研究高正常 ALT 水平的长期影响,有助于我们了解 MAFLD 的发展。他们的研究结果表明,正常范围内的持续升高与罹患 MAFLD 的可能性增加有关,强调了对此类病例进行更密切监测和潜在干预的必要性。
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World Journal of Hepatology
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