Interplay between Circadian Clock and Cancer: New Frontiers for Cancer Treatment

Aug 19, 2019Trends in cancer

How the Body’s Internal Clock and Cancer Interact: New Possibilities for Cancer Treatment

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Abstract

Pharmacological modulation of core clock genes may provide new therapeutic options for cancer treatment.

  • Circadian clocks regulate physiological processes essential for maintaining homeostasis.
  • Disruption of circadian rhythms is associated with tumorigenesis and the development of cancer traits.
  • Oncogenic processes can weaken circadian rhythms, creating a bidirectional relationship.
  • Integrating circadian biology into cancer research could enhance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.

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