This Special Issue will focus on the growing roles of epigenetics in autoimmune diseases, from the contribution of epigenetic modifications to disease onset and progression. However, and despite the repeated description of epigenetic changes during the course of autoimmune diseases, in tandem with environmental factors including drug exposure and genetic traits, we are far from fully understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms leading to the development, progression, and therapeutic response of complex diseases such as autoimmune diseases. Accordingly and for this Special Issue, we will consider original review, research, or method manuscripts related to the molecular, cellular, and clinical significance of epigenetic aberrations as well as treatments based on the modulation of epigenetic mechanisms in the clinical management of autoimmune diseases.

Prof. Dr. Yves Renaudineau
Guest Editor

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• epigenetics
• autoimmunity
• genetics
• DNA methylation
• histone modification
• microRNA