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The diverse roles of the circadian clock in cancer
Different ways the body's internal clock may influence cancer
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Abstract
Circadian misalignment may affect a growing part of the human population and is linked to cancer.
- Circadian rhythms regulate critical cellular processes such as immunity, metabolism, cell cycle control, and DNA repair.
- There is divergent evidence regarding the specific roles of the circadian clock in various cancer types.
- Circadian misalignment could be associated with early-onset cancers.
- Understanding circadian regulation may aid in improving cancer prevention strategies.
- Insights into the circadian clock may contribute to the development of chronomedicine-based therapies.
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