CMTM6 expression was higher in 275 colon adenocarcinoma (COAD) tissues than in 349 control tissues, and CMTM6 expression was also higher in 92 rectum adenocarcinoma (READ) tissues than in 318 control tissues (Fig. 6a, P < 0.05). The gene discussed is CMTM6; the disease is colon adenocarcinoma.