The clustering analysis of KEGG pathways indicated that the SDEPs from HCC plasma sEVs were mainly involved in the complement and coagulation cascade pathways (Fig. 6B), including C1QB, C1QC, C4BPA, C4BPB, F13B, FGA, FGB, FGG, SERPIND1, PROS1, and VTN. This evidence concerns the gene F13B and hepatocellular carcinoma.