Body Clock Patterns and Cancer

Circadian rhythms are essential for coordinating internal time with the external environment in a 24-h daily cycle.

• The molecular circadian clock significantly influences all physiological processes in mammals.
• Aberrant expression of clock genes is associated with downregulation of targets that control the cell cycle and apoptosis.
• This dysregulation may contribute to genomic instability and promote cancer development.
• Modulating clock genes is recognized as a potential approach for developing effective cancer treatments.
• Understanding circadian rhythms could enhance insights into cancer pathogenesis and progression.

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