MBL2 and hepatocellular carcinoma: Additionally, the rs11003125 C allele was associated with a decreased risk of progression to HCC (OR = 0.3, 95% CI: 0.1-0.7, <i>p</i> = 0.01).<h4>Conclusion</h4>From an exploratory perspective, the analysis of the rs11003125 and rs7096206 polymorphisms located in the promoter region of the MBL2 gene suggests their possible involvement in the progression of HBV infection.