The role of Ninj1 in inflammatory diseases has been highlighted by recent studies,4, 20, 22, 31, 34 and our analysis of public GEO data sets revealed Ninj1 expression is upregulated in mice subjected to experimental hepatitis and in human ALF or alcoholic hepatitis patients, which indicates Ninj1 is involved in liver inflammation. Here, NINJ1 is linked to Hepatitis.