MMP2 and Hepatic steatosis: It was found that a heightened level of hepatic steatosis exhibited a notable correlation with an increased VAT/SAT ratio and HOMA-IR index and elevated levels of interleukin 6 (pg/mL) and interleukin 1β (pg/mL), coupled with reduced levels of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (ng/mL—nanograms/milliliter).