LASP-1 mRNA levels were higher in PT 144R and HCC 144R than PT 144 and HCC 144 and the LASP-1 level in HCC 144R increased 2 fold compared to HCC 144 (RQHCC144R=8.821; RQHCC144=4.402) (Fig. 2K). The gene discussed is LASP1; the disease is hepatocellular carcinoma.