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Mechanisms linking circadian clocks, sleep, and neurodegeneration
How daily body clocks and sleep relate to brain cell damage in neurodegeneration
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Abstract
Disruptions in circadian rhythms and sleep cycles may significantly impact health as people age.
- Circadian and sleep disturbances could drive the early onset of neurodegenerative diseases.
- There is an interplay between central and peripheral circadian rhythms and their impact on brain health.
- Circadian clock gene function is associated with maintaining brain balance and homeostasis.
- The influence of circadian rhythms and sleep on neurodegeneration suggests potential avenues for promoting healthy brain aging.
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