Among the 25 cytokines tested, Basic FGF, G-CSF, IFN-γ, IL-1β, IL-1RA, IL-2, -4, -5, -10, -12, -13, -15, -17A, MCP-1, PDGF, TNF-α and VEGF were significantly elevated in the active TB patients compared to the LTBI patients. The gene discussed is TNF; the disease is tuberculosis.