The degree of hepatic steatosis and ALT/AST were positively correlated in both males (β = 30.066, 95% CI: 23.639, 36.494, P < 0.001) and females (β = 29.812, 95% CI: 22.529, 37.094, P < 0.001) after adjustment for all relevant factors. The gene discussed is GPT; the disease is fatty liver disease.