Ockenga et al., (2000) who reported that LEP levels did not differ in post-hepatitic cirrhotic patients Child-A, B and C. Also, Henriksen et al., (1999) found no correlation between the severity of liver diseases (characterized by either Child-Pugh class or presence/absence of ascites) and leptin in alcoholic cirrhotic patients. The gene discussed is LEP; the disease is Ascites.