On univariate analysis, MELD-Na (P = .04), HE predicting (P = .03), T-Bil (P = .02), HGF (P = .03), NH3 (P < .01), coma rate (P < .01), and pathology (massive necrosis; P < .01) were identified as factors related to nonsurvival. The gene discussed is HGF; the disease is hereditary elliptocytosis.