CKMT2 and hepatocellular carcinoma: Notably, elevated levels of IFITM3 in liver cancer tissues can enhance cancer cell growth and proliferation, as well as increase their invasive and metastatic potential.17 However, the role and potential regulatory mechanisms of CKMT2-AS1 in HCC remain poorly understood, with a notable scarcity of reports examining the intricate regulatory network connecting lncRNA, miRNA, and mRNA in this context.