We have previously shown that circulating suPAR concentrations are a result of cellular activation of neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages, and correlate with liver function (bilirubin, international normalized ratio, albumin), renal function (creatinine, sodium), and inflammation (WBC count, IL-10, CRP) in patients with decompensated cirrhosis and ascites.14 This evidence concerns the gene ALB and Ascites.