Additionally, a notable link between carotid stenosis and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (sVCAM-1), and interleukin-6 (IL-6 levels) was revealed, indicating that these inflammatory biomarkers could be associated with atherosclerosis, and their levels in subjects who underwent to carotid endarterectomy were elevated (p < 0.001) [126]. The gene discussed is VCAM1; the disease is atherosclerosis.