ACE, AGT, EDN1, EPO, FLT4, GREM1, IL1B, IL6, IL10, IL12RB1, NOS3, TGFB1, IGF2/INS/TH cluster, and VEGFA were highlighted as the key genetic components driving the fibrosis process in DN. The gene discussed is TGFB1; the disease is liver dysplastic nodule.