The role of hepatocyte growth factor in the relationship between body fat distribution and plasma markers of glucose metabolism: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Glucose metabolism is significantly associated with body fat distribution and hepatocyte growth factor levels, revealing important metabolic relationships.
• Significant findings show that higher hepatocyte growth factor levels correlate with improved glucose markers across various body fat distributions.
• Cross-sectional study analyzing data from multiple subjects highlights the metabolic interactions influenced by body fat distribution and hepatocyte growth factor.
• This analysis suggests that body fat distribution plays a vital role in glucose metabolism, calling for further investigation into hepatic influences.