Circadian clock and cell cycle: Cancer and chronotherapy

The circadian clock may disrupt the cell cycle and increase the possibility of tumors.

• Circadian rhythms regulate various physiological processes, including metabolism and cell division.
• Mutations in circadian clock genes can affect the regularity of the cell cycle.
• Disruption of the cell cycle is associated with an increased risk of tumor development.
• Tumor chronotherapy is being developed to optimize drug administration timing based on circadian rhythms.
• The relationship between the circadian clock and the cell cycle is complex and not fully understood.

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