Combining the analysis of anoikis-related genes, we identified 19 IPF-ARGs: MMP7, CXCL14, PLA2G1B, TP63, THY1, CDH3, CD24, CXCL12, MAOA, MDK, CCL5, EDNRB, ITGBL1, S1PR1, FRZB, CCDC80, TGFBR3, S100A8, and TGFB2 (Figure 3B). Here, MDK is linked to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.