In conclusion, we identified, 12 blood based molecular biomarkers (SREK1, TMEM67, IRAK2, MECOM, ASB4, C1QTNF2, CDC42BPA, DPF3, DET1, CCDC74B, KHK, DDX3Y) for COPD diagnosis, by integrative gene expression and gene network approaches. Here, TMEM67 is linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.