Histone Methylation and STAT‐3 Differentially Regulate Interleukin‐6–Induced Matrix Metalloproteinase Gene Activation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts

Our findings indicate that histone methylation and STAT-3 regulate spontaneous and IL-6-induced MMP gene activation in RASFs. The combination of chromatin structure and transcription factors may regulate distinct arthritogenic properties of RASFs.