Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2023.
World J Hepatol. May 27, 2023; 15(5): 609-640
Published online May 27, 2023. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v15.i5.609
Table 1 Cellular location(s) of synthesis of circulating biomarkers in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Serological biomarker
Cellular location(s) of synthesis
AdiponectinAdipocytes
Adipo R2Hepatocytes, skeletal muscle
ALTHepatocytes
Ang-2Liver sinusoidal endothelial cells
CatDLysosomes
ChemerinAdipocytes
CK18Hepatocytes
FGF21Hepatocytes
HAHepatic stellate cells
IL-1βAdipocytes
IL-6Adipocytes
IL-17T helper 17 cells
IL-18Macrophages
LeptinAdipocytes
PIIINPReleased during procollagen processing
PRO-C3Extracellular matrix
RBP4Adipocytes, Hepatocytes
ResistinAdipocytes
VisfatinAdipocytes, Hepatocytes