The univariate Cox analysis results were consistent with the results of Kaplan-Meier curve analysis, which further indicated that ZFAS1, FBXL19-AS1 and AC068473.5 were prognostic factors in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (p < 0.05; Figs. 6D and S1). This evidence concerns the gene FBXL19 and hepatocellular carcinoma.