Preincubation with DHMEQ, prior to LPS stimulation, strongly decreased NF-kB p65 subunit activity of 4.5-fold, 3-fold and 3.2-fold in cancer DVT+ and DVT- and in healthy controls (p<0,0001), respectively, compared with LPS alone. This evidence concerns the gene NFKB1 and deep vein thrombosis.