Figure 1

Differential gene network comparing HDMS nonwheezers versus nonatopic controls. Differentially expressed genes were identified with an edgeR analysis. Gene expression patterns in sputum were compared between HDMS nonwheezers and nonatopic controls. The wiring diagram of the underlying gene network was reconstructed employing prior knowledge from the literature (Ingenuity Knowledge Base). Genes highlighted in red denote upregulation, whilst green indicates downregulation in HDMS nonwheezers.