SOCS7 and colorectal carcinoma: Of the 42 mRNAs that were differentially expressed for overall CRC with a FC >1.50 or <0.67, 16 encoded for receptor proteins, 11 encoded for cytokines, two encoded for hormones, two encoded for STATs (STAT1 and STAT4) and two for SOCs (SOCS2 and SOCS7).