Moreover, the frequency of the 11Thr/Thr genotype was significantly higher in the subgroup of sepsis-induced AKI patients and patients who subsequently died when compared to the subgroup of the controls and survivors, respectively (p = 0.001& p = 0.0013), suggesting that SP-D-Thr11Met polymorphisms may be a predictor of worse outcomes in AKI patients. The gene discussed is SFTPD; the disease is acute kidney injury.