The endothelial function biomarker soluble E‐selectin is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Background & Aims Plasma soluble E‐selectin (sE‐selectin) is a frequently used biomarker of systemic endothelial dysfunction. The present study explored the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and plasma sE‐selectin levels. Methods Expression of E‐selectin in liver, visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and muscle was studied in relation to plasma sE‐selectin in severely obese individuals (n = 74). The course of hepatic...