BIOMARKERS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG DISEASES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

摘要

The present disclosure provides methods for diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). The present disclosure provides methods for differential diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis from other ILDs. Compositions and kits useful in carrying out a subject method are also provided.

主权项

1. A method for evaluating a lung tissue, the method comprising:
a) determining an expression level of a gene product of a gene set forth in any of FIGS. 6A-27E, or in Table 3 or 4 in a lung tissue sample obtained from a patient, generating an expression level value; and b) classifying the lung tissue sample as an interstitial lung disease (ILD) tissue sample by comparing the expression level value to a reference expression level value.