EEF2K and neoplasm: In multivariate analysis, low EEF2K expression was shown to be an independent predictor for poorer overall survival (Hazard ratio = 2.951, with reference to EEF2K positive group; 95% confidence interval: 1.240–7.024; p = 0.014) after controlling tumor grade, TNM staging together with age and gender of the patients for potential confounding effects (Table 3).