The following variables were associated (P < 0.2) with ADMA concentrations and were entered into regression analysis: age, gender, history of myocardial infarction and stroke, diabetes, regular alcohol consumption, use of statins, beta-blockers, diuretics, renin-angiotensin system inhibitors and antiplatelet drugs, total, HDL and LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, C-reactive protein, and eGFR. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is diabetes mellitus.