Cox regression analysis indicated MAP17 was an independent prognostic factor for DFS (HR, 1.710; 95% CI, 1.156-2.449, p = 0.012) and OS (HR, 1.743; 95% CI, 1.152-2.639, p = 0.009) in HCC. Here, PDZK1IP1 is linked to hepatocellular carcinoma.