Public gene expression data shows that the expression of <i>LAMTOR1</i> is abnormally high in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); hence, <i>LAMTOR1</i> may play an important role in the development of NASH and HCC. The gene discussed is LAMTOR1; the disease is hepatocellular carcinoma.