MALT1 expression was highest in RA patients [2.550 (IQR: 1.729-3.672)], followed by OA patients [1.391 (IQR: 0.869-2.046)], then lowest in HCs [1.000 (IQR: 0.640-1.440)] (P<0.001, Figure 2A). The gene discussed is MALT1; the disease is rheumatoid arthritis.