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ArticleIn vivo (Athens, Greece)

Exploring the Correlation Between Vitamin D Levels and Serological Markers in Liver Diseases: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study.

Adina Ioana Mihele, Sergiu Cristian Hocopan, Sergiu Dorin Matei, Roxana Daniela Brata, Daniela Florina Trifan, Liviu Lazăr, Timea Claudia Ghitea

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Adina Ioana MiheleDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania.
Sergiu Cristian HocopanMedicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania.
Sergiu Dorin MateiMedicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania.
Roxana Daniela BrataMedicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania.
Daniela Florina TrifanDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania.
Liviu LazărMedicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania.
Timea Claudia GhiteaDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania timea.ghitea@csud.uoradea.ro.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimThis study investigated the correlation between vitamin D levels and serological markers of liver diseases in two groups of patients: the control group (CG) and the study group (SG). MATERIALS AND

methodsThe study analyzed data on vitamin D levels categorized as insufficient, sufficient, and optimal, along with serological markers, such as alpha2-macroglobulin, haptoglobin, apolipoprotein A1, bilirubin total, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), glucose, total cholesterol, and triglycerides.

resultsThe results indicate significant differences in vitamin D levels between the two groups, particularly in SG, where vitamin D levels varied according to its status and correlated with serological markers. Marker levels, including alpha2-macroglobulin, glucose, and total cholesterol, were notably higher in SG compared to CG, suggesting a potential association with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Further analysis using Pearson correlation revealed a strong, inverse relationship between vitamin D levels and FibroTest, NashTest, alpha2-globulin, and glucose. Additionally, increasing FibroTest and NashTest stages, as well as levels of alpha2-macroglobulin and glucose, were associated with lower vitamin D levels in SG.

conclusionThese findings under-score the complex interplay between vitamin D and serological markers in NAFLD, highlighting the potential significance of vitamin D levels in disease progression. Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms underlying this relationship and its clinical implications.

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BiomarkersVitamin DAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLiver DiseasesMaleMiddle AgedBiomarkersVitamin DFibroMaxFibroTestliver diseasesNashTestvitamin D

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PMID39187343
PMCPMC11363789

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