Genetic risk stratification in familial idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to refine the multimodal screening program for relatives KU Leuven
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common form of interstitial lung disease. The increased burden of IPF within families, familial pulmonary fibrosis (FPF) indicates that genetic factors are important in the risk of developing IPF. To date, a number of common and rare genetic variants contributing to the risk of pulmonary fibrosis have been identified. However, the majority of these genetic risk factors still remain unknown. ...