The pathways associated with SMARCD3, TCN1, and RPL14 converge on key processes critical in ARDS, including: (1) Immune Cell Recruitment and Activation: Chemokine and receptor signaling pathways, such as chemokine, B cell receptor, and T cell receptor pathways, are essential for directing immune cells to the lung and regulating their function. The gene discussed is TCN1; the disease is acute respiratory distress syndrome.