Perspectives with targets for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

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rheumatoid arthritis, perspectives with targets, new drugs, epigenetics

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is classified as a systemic polyarticular chronic autoimmune joint disease that mainly affects the hands and feet. The objective of this work is to show published information that contributes to directing the management of RA with new drugs. Epigenetic modifications can regulate gene expression without altering the DNA sequence. Regulation of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), DNA methylation, RNA methylation, and histone modifications are considered the main mechanisms of epigenetic regulations. Numerous investigations have established that various abnormalities in these mechanisms lead to the development of RA. This work summarizes new targets, including proteins, small molecular metabolites and regulators of epigenetics. They are promising molecular targets for drug discovery to alleviate disease onset and resolve non-response and partial responses, as well as adverse effects of current DMARDs. It is undeniable that further efforts are still needed to further define the underlying signaling pathways affected by these newly discovered molecules and to develop appropriate therapy methods.

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Author Biographies

Nervo David Domínguez Freire, Hospital General Alfredo Noboa Montenegro. Bolívar

Médico General en Funciones Hospitalarias

Pamela Elizabeth Alban Fierro, Hospital de la Policía Quito. Pichincha

Médico Cirujano. Médico Residente en Funciones Hospitalarias

Ximena Consuelo Freire Oña, Hospital de la Policía Quito. Pichincha

Médico Cirujano. Médico Residente en Funciones Hospitalarias

Jenniffer Katherine Núñez López, Hospital Básico San Miguel. Bolívar

Médico Cirujano. Médico Residente

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2022-05-27

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Domínguez Freire ND, Alban Fierro PE, Freire Oña XC, Núñez López JK. Perspectives with targets for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Rev. cuba. de Reumatol. [Internet]. 2022 May 27 [cited 2025 Dec. 24];24(2):e293. Available from: https://revreumatologia.sld.cu/index.php/reumatologia/article/view/1022

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