We found that human AECs from donors of rs12979860 TT produced lower mRNA levels of IL-29, IL-28A, IL-28B and IFNβ1 in response to Cal04 or PR8 virus infection or when resting uninfected (Figures 5A–D, Supplementary Figures 3A–D). The gene discussed is IFNL3; the disease is viral infectious disease.