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    Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive autoinflammatory disease caused by mutations in the MEFV (MEditerranean FeVer) gene that affects people originating from the Mediterranean Sea. The high variability in severity and clinical manifestations observed not only between ethnic groups but also between and within families is mainly related to MEFV allelic heterogeneity and to some modifying genes. In addition to the genetic factors underlying FMF, the environment plays a significant role in the development and manifestation of this disease through various epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation, histone modification, and noncoding RNAs. Indeed, epigenetic events have been identified as an important pathophysiological determinant of FMF and co-factors shaping the clinical picture and outcome of the disease. Therefore, it is essential to better understand the contribution of epigenetic factors to autoinflammatory diseases, namely, FMF, to improve disease prognosis and potentially develop effective targeted therapies. In this review, we highlight the latest updates on the role of epigenetics in FMF. © 2024. The Author(s).

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    Ahlam Chaaban, Zeina Salman, Louna Karam, Philippe Hussein Kobeissy, José-Noel Ibrahim. Updates on the role of epigenetics in familial mediterranean fever (FMF). Orphanet journal of rare diseases. 2024 Feb 26;19(1):90

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