The median (IQR) VCAM-1 levels were also significantly higher in patients with active nephritis than those with inactive nephritis and those with no history of nephritis (515.5 (307.6, 929) vs 276.7 (199.2, 351.9) vs 272.3 (223.6, 343.5) ng/ml, respectively; p < 0.001). The gene discussed is VCAM1; the disease is nephritis.