Genetic variants including PNPLA3-rs738409 C>G, TM6SF2-rs58542926 C>T, MBOAT7-rs641738 C>T, and HSD17B13-rs72613567 T>TA have been shown to influence progression to advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD) in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). This evidence concerns the gene TM6SF2 and chronic hepatitis C virus infection.