However, in the candidate region analysis, rs2076295 in the DSP gene, previously associated with COPD, lung function and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, was associated with change in %LAA-950 (β (SE) = 0.09 (0.02), P = 3.79e-05) and in ALD (β (SE) = − 0.06 (0.02), P = 2.88e-03). The gene discussed is DSP; the disease is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.