The meta-analysis showed a significant elevation in MIP-1α levels in malaria patients (n = 352) compared to uninfected individuals (n = 274) (p = 0.0112, random effects model, standardized mean difference [SMD]: 1.69, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.38 to 3.00, I2: 96.0%, five studies, 626 individuals). The gene discussed is CCL3; the disease is malaria.