Also there was significant difference in the serum level of visfatin (median ng/ml and range) among HCC, HCV and NC groups; 156.0 (12.7- 218), 35.0 (8.5- 50) and 21.0 (2.0- 50); respectively, (P<0.001, Figure 2). Here, NAMPT is linked to hepatocellular carcinoma.