Previous studies have demonstrated that biomarkers including NEK7 [431], BMI1 [410], CAV1 [433], TRIB3 [414], SRF (serum response factor) [822], STAT1 [823], and TP53 [824] are believed to be related to the occurrence of IPF. The gene discussed is NEK7; the disease is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.