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Abstract
Circadian rhythms significantly influence blood pressure regulation.
- Circadian clocks are organized at both systemic and cellular levels.
- Environmental factors such as light, sleep, and diet can disrupt circadian rhythms, potentially leading to blood pressure disorders.
- The autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a crucial role in integrating the effects of circadian clocks on blood pressure.
- Crosstalk exists between circadian rhythms and major blood pressure regulatory systems, including the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, natriuretic peptides, and the immune system.
- Future research is needed to explore the role of ANS function in the circadian rhythm of blood pressure and to identify potential therapies for hypertension linked to ANS disorders.
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