In total, 6 genes were upregulated (e.g. CCL3L1, CCL4L2, GPR82) and 20 were downregulated (e.g. JUN, IFITM3, DUSP1, GNG7) in peripheral eosinophils of COPD patients compared to asthma. Here, GPR82 is linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.