The univariate analysis found that the TGR (p = 0.007), the presence of PVTT (PVTT, p = 0.033), distant metastases (p = 0.027), a lower albumin level (p = 0.042), and no subsequent combination therapy (p = 0.026) were significantly correlated with OS in patients with HCC (Table 1). The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is hepatocellular carcinoma.