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Circadian redox oscillations and metabolism
Daily cycles of body chemical balance and metabolism
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Abstract
Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles that help organisms adapt to daily changes in their environment.
- The molecular clockwork is primarily based on transcriptional processes involving negative feedback loops.
- Non-transcriptional and metabolic oscillations also play a significant role in cellular timekeeping.
- There is a relationship between the transcriptional oscillator and the metabolic redox state.
- Disruptions in the synchronization of transcriptional and metabolic processes may be linked to various disorders, including cardiovascular and metabolic issues, aging, and cancer.
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