The increase in EV-derived linc-RoR level in HCC cells decreased the expression of miR-145, a linc-RoR target, resulting in an increase in hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isozyme 1 (PDK1) protein expression [89]. The gene discussed is PDK1; the disease is hepatocellular carcinoma.