For instance, IL-5 levels in children of the OO-A group (13.94 pg/ml) were higher than in those of NW-A group (11.91 pg/ml); both are slightly higher than in children in the OO group (11.49 pg/ml); and markedly higher than children of the NW group (4.66 pg/ml); indicating a moderation effect between excess weight and asthma rather than a synergistic or additive interaction (Table 2). The gene discussed is IL5; the disease is asthma.