FCM-analysis of cell-surface DEspR+ expression showed increased levels of DEspR on CD11b+ activated neutrophils (Fig. 4A) and monocytes (Fig. 4B), and on CD11b[-] lymphocytes (Fig. 4C) in ARDS-nonSurvivor, in contrast to minimal DEspR+ expression in the ARDS-survivor (Fig. 4A–C). Here, FBXW7-AS1 is linked to acute respiratory distress syndrome.