TABLE 1.

An overview of the main features of the dataset used in this study.

Dataset	Platform	IPF	Normal	Publication years	Used for
GSE32537	GPL6244	167	50	2013	DEGs analysis
GSE53845	GPL6480	40	8	2014	DEGs analysis
GSE24206	GPL570	17	6	2011	Model validation
GSE10667	GPL4133	31	15	2009	Model validation
GSE101286	GPL6947	12	3	2017	Model validation