Conversely, the CF group exhibited significantly lower educational attainment, BMI, ASMI, A/G ratios, SPPB scores, handgrip strength, 4-meter gait speed, and MNA scores, and various biochemical markers, including insulin, triglycerides, albumin, retinol-binding protein, prealbumin, hemoglobin, and free triiodothyronine. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is cystic fibrosis.