The analysis results (Table S1) revealed that the mRNA expression level of STARD4 was significantly correlated with tumor size (P = 0.032), alpha-fetoprotein levels (P = 0.032), hepatitis (P = 0.005), TNM stage (P < 0.001), and microvascular infiltration (P < 0.001). This evidence concerns the gene STARD4 and hepatitis A virus infection.