PMC:4156421 / 21996-22440 JSONTXT

{"project":"2_test","denotations":[{"id":"25192356-23692170-90446785","span":{"begin":222,"end":224},"obj":"23692170"}],"text":"It is worth noting that the MUC5B variant, while initially detected in genetic studies exclusively investigating IPF, has also been associated with similarly appearing fibrotic lung disease detectable by chest CT imaging [12]. Given a paucity of other risk factors, it seems reasonable to hypothesize that the MUC5B variant contributed to development of NSIP in this patient although further studies are certainly required to explore this link."}