Nikeghbalian S, Rahimi R, Nikoupour H, et al. - Findings revealed a correlation of lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL2) values and HDL2/HDL3 (two types of HDL) ratio with increased nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) activity score among organ donors. Such an association was not found for HDL3 and ferritin.

• This study with 100 participants was conducted to assess the link between HDL subtypes and serum ferritin levels with evidence of NAFLD in liver histology of organ donors.

• Significantly lower serum HDL2 levels and HDL2/HDL3 ratio were detected in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease activity score (NAS) > 1.

• There was no significant correlation of serum levels of HDL3 and ferritin with NAS >1.

• An association was found between serum ferritin > 1000 ng/ml in organ donors and raised aspartate aminotransferase and alanine transaminase levels 24 h post-transplantation in the liver organ recipient.