TY - JOUR AU - Gray, Steven G. PY - 2013 DA - 2013/03/14 TI - Perspectives on epigenetic-based immune intervention for rheumatic diseases JO - Arthritis Research & Therapy SP - 207 VL - 15 IS - 2 AB - Rheumatic disease can loosely be described as any painful condition affecting the loco-motor system, including joints, muscles, connective tissues, and soft tissues around the joints and bones. There is a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases, many of which involve autoimmunity, including systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. A significant body of evidence now links aberrant epigenetic regulation of gene expression with rheumatic disease and points toward the use of epigenetic targeting agents as potential new treatment options, particularly for those conditions associated with an autoimmune element. In this perspective, I will briefly cover the current knowledge surrounding this area in the field of rheumatology. SN - 1478-6354 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/ar4167 DO - 10.1186/ar4167 ID - Gray2013 ER -