Enhanced levels of expression were observed in LR-ALL for bicaudal D-related protein 1 (BICR1), proteasome activator complex subunit 1 (PSME 1), heat shock protein 60, (CH60), peroxiredoxin 1 (PRDX1) and KRYM when compared to control groups, among others. The gene discussed is BICDL1; the disease is acute lymphoblastic leukemia.