Elevated Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP4) Associated With Liver Damage and Kidney Complications in Thalassemia Patients

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate the relationship between serum FABP4 and liver and kidney health in thalassemia patients.
• Analyzed serum levels of FABP4, bilirubin, and AST/ALT in thalassemia patients
• Investigated correlations between serum FABP4 and liver injury markers
• Assessed kidney complications in relation to serum FABP4 levels
• Serum FABP4 levels significantly differed in relation to bilirubin and AST/ALT ratios
• A connection was found between elevated FABP4 and indicators of liver injury
• Kidney complications showed correlation with higher serum FABP4 levels