Association of circulating vaspin levels and patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence rate of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is increasing annually; however, there are still no effective methods for establishing an early diagnosis and conducting real-time tracing. Vaspin can affect the metabolic processes in the body, and it is closely associated with many metabolic diseases. Many previous studies have speculated on the association between vaspin and MAFLD, but the results of these studies have not been conclusive. This meta-analysis examined the differences in circulating vaspin levels between patients with MAFLD and healthy individuals.

Methods

Six databases and other sources were searched with free terms and Medical Subject Headings terms, and a total of 13 articles were included (900 cases and 669 controls). RevM

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9250748 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature