Correlation Between Serum Alanine Aminotransferase Activity and Age: An Inverted U Curve Pattern

Abstract

Our data suggest a significant association between age and serum ALT activity. This association is not a simple linear correlation, but rather an inverted-U-like relation. Thus, when interpreting the laboratory results of a subject suspected of liver disease, age should probably be taken into account. Larger-scale studies are needed to better characterize this issue.