Metabolic syndrome and transaminases: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a group of metabolic abnormalities characterised by hypertension, central obesity, dyslipidaemia and dysregulation of blood glucose, associated with the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and overall mortality. The presence of elevated liver enzymes may precede the development of MetS, with alterations of the liver being observed that are directly related to metabolic problems. The study aims to provide the best evidence on the association between liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT) and MetS by determining the effect size of these biomarkers.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies indexed in PubMed and Scopus databases were performed. Study quality was assessed using the STROBE tool. The Grade Pro tool was used to eva

SUBMITTER: Raya-Cano E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10614379 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature