In the CKD group, VCAM-1 had significantly positive correlation with UACR (rho = 0.248, P = 0.002) and age (rho = 0.233, P = 0.003) and an inverse correlation with eGFR (rho = -0.389, P < 0.001) and diastolic blood pressure (rho = -0.184, P = 0.021). The gene discussed is VCAM1; the disease is chronic kidney disease.