Univariate analysis identified the following factors as significantly associated with RFS for all cases (n=74): Presence of LC (P=0.017), HBeAg positivity (P<0.001), serum albumin ≥4.2 g/dl (P=0.003) and presence of diabetes mellitus (P=0.028) (Table III). The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is diabetes mellitus.