Moreover, in COPD patients, the disequilibrium in circ_0006892-miR-24 reduced the expression of anti-apoptotic and inflammatory elements, thus promoting worsening of COPD processes through low levels of PH domain and leucine-rich repeat protein phosphatase 2 (PHLPP2) [25]. The gene discussed is PHLPP2; the disease is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.