ZFAS1 and hepatocellular carcinoma: Taleb et al. [82] specifically demonstrated elevated circulating ZFAS1 in HCV-related HCC across BCLC stages B (HR = 1.35, P = 0.031) and D (HR = 1.31, P = 0.049) versus cirrhosis, correlating with Child-Pugh grade (Spearman's ρ = 0.267, P = 0.039).