Additionally, elevated levels of CRP and IL-6 were also significantly associated with a higher risk of developing CRC (CRP OR=3.1, 95% CI: 1.8-5.3, P<0.01; IL-6 OR=3.4, 95% CI: 2.0-5.8, P<0.01). The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is colorectal carcinoma.