In the bivariate analyses EATT significantly correlated with markers of bodyadiposity (waist, hip circumference, BMI, % body fat), non-invasive indexes ofliver steatosis (FLI, HSI) and fibrosis (NFS, GPR), ASAT, GGT, diabetes duration,and pO2 (Table 2). This evidence concerns the gene ABCB7 and diabetes mellitus.