Weighted Gene Coexpression Network Analysis Identifies Key Genes and Pathways Associated with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a life-threatening disease with an unknown etiology. Gene expression microarray data have provided some insights into the molecular mechanisms of IPF. This study aimed to identify key genes and significant signaling pathways involved in IPF using bioinformatics analysis.