All ISGs, STAT1, and IFNB1 were more highly expressed in IPF compared to control monocytes, with some statistically significantly increased - MX2, ISG15 and OASL (p=0.021, p=0.048 and p=0.048 respectively) (Figures 3D–N). The gene discussed is MX2; the disease is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.