Among 25 genes located near LINC02257 (Supplementary Table S6), eight genes, C1orf140, DUSP10, LINC01655, RNU6-403P, LINC02474, LINC01705, TAF1A, and AL592148.1, showed significantly higher DE levels in CRC than in normal tissues. The gene discussed is TAF1A; the disease is colorectal carcinoma.