In concert with CKD stage at baseline, the higher values (P < 0.0001) were obtained with respect to age, history of CVD, SBP, pulse pressure, BUN, uric acid (UA), UACR 300–999 mg/g Cre, UACR ≥1000 mg/g Cre, ESAs, and sodium bicarbonate, as well as serum Cre, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, and log FGF23; the lower values (P < 0.0001) were obtained with respect to BMI, eGFR, and Hb, as well as serum Alb, calcium (Ca), and lipids. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is chronic kidney disease.