CRP and ESR, respectively, were significantly elevated in obese patients with HS (P < .001 and P < .001), those with hypertension (P < .001 and P < .01), elevated triglycerides (P < .001 and P < .01), low HDL (P < .001 and P < .01), and type 2 diabetes (P < .05 and P < .001) (Fig 3). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Hypertension.