PLA2G7 and steatosis: Results: Among 674 MASLD patients, higher levels of Lp-PLA2 activity were observed compared to those in 421 non-MASLD individuals (573 ± 164 U/L vs. 540 ± 170 U/L, p = 0.002), while no association was found between steatosis degree and Lp-PLA2.