Gao Gao C C Zhao Zhao S S Lian Lian K K Mi Mi B B Si Si R R Tan Tan Z Z et al et al C1q/TNF-related protein 3 (CTRP3) and 9 (CTRP9) concentrations are decreased in patients with heart failure and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality C1q/TNF-related protein 3 (CTRP3) and 9 (CTRP9) concentrations are decreased in patients with heart failure and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality BMC Cardiovasc Disord BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2019 2019 06 06 10 10 19 19 1 1 139 139. The gene discussed is C1QTNF9; the disease is heart failure.