ALB: albumin; CR: computed radiography; CRP: C-reactive protein; ESR: erythrocytesedimentation rate; FEV: forced expiratory volume; FVC: forced vital capacity;P: profile; PA: postero-anterior; RLI: reduction of lung involvement; SDNR:signal difference-to-noise ratio; TB: tuberculosis; Vf: objectivequantification of lung involvement posttreatment; Vi: objectivequantification of lung involvement pretreatment. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is tuberculosis.