ALBI, albumin–bilirubin; CRP, C-reactive protein; HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma; LS, liver stiffness; MELD–Na, model for end-stage liver disease sodium; NLR, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio; PT, prothrombin activity; T.Bil, total bilirubin; TC, total cholesterol. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is End Stage Liver Disease.