In another model of multivariate linear regression, an inverse significant correlation was present between the skeletal muscle index (expressed as a continuous variable) and log (IL-6) (Estimate = −7.58) and female sex (Estimate = −10.26), but not with BMI, PMNs/lymphocytes ratio, HCC stages and CP score (Table 5). The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is hepatocellular carcinoma.