Compared to participants without MAFLD, those with MAFLD were more likely to be older, male, obese, have a larger waist circumference, and have elevated levels of ALT, γ-GT, TG, LDL-C, FINS, FPG, H1Abc, Hs-CRP, and median CAP, as well as a higher incidence of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. The gene discussed is GPT; the disease is metabolic syndrome.