But the MUC2 mRNA was elevated in tumor tissues with AFP > = 30 (μg/l) than those with AFP < 30 (μg/l) in HCC patients (Mean -ΔCt ± SE, -3.73 ± 0.75 and −6.25 ± 0.94, respectively) (p = 0.040). Here, AFP is linked to hepatocellular carcinoma.