In addition, it should be noted that in BL cells, high USP1 levels do not depend on their EBV status since both EBV-positive (Daudi, BL16 and Raji cells) and EBV-negative (Ramos, BL2, BL1, BL29, BL74) BL cells have similar levels. The gene discussed is USP1; the disease is Burkitt lymphoma.