The multivariate Cox regression analysis (backward stepwise method) included age (years), sex, TACE procedure, time from downstaging to MC and LT>3 months, number of TACE procedures, NT on imaging method before LT and on the explant (NT-3), MTD on imaging method before LT and on the explant (MTD-3), MC fulfillment on the explant (Milan–3), AFP level before LT, LT waiting time, MiVI, MaVI, and HCC recurrence (for survivors only). This evidence concerns the gene AFP and hepatocellular carcinoma.