Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
The
complex
interaction
between
circadian
rhythms
and
physiological
functions
is
essential
for
maintaining
human
health.
At
the
heart
of
this
lies
PERIOD
proteins
(PERs),
pivotal
to
clock,
influencing
timing
behavioral
processes
impacting
oxidative
stress,
immune
functionality,
tumorigenesis.
PER1
orchestrates
cooperation
enzyme
GPX1,
modulating
mitochondrial
dynamics
in
sync
with
daily
thus
regulating
mechanisms
managing
energy
substrates.
PERs
innate
cells
modulate
temporal
patterns
NF-κB
TNF-α
activities,
as
well
response
LPS-induced
toxic
shock,
initiating
inflammatory
responses
that
escalate
into
chronic
conditions.
Crucially,
cancer
cell
behaviors
including
proliferation,
apoptosis,
migration
by
levels
cycle
stimulating
expression
oncogenes
c-Myc
MDM2.
PER2/3,
antagonists
stem
biology,
play
important
roles
differentiating
their
stemness.
Importantly,
Pers
serve
a
significant
factor
early
diagnosis
prognosis.
This
review
delves
link
rhythm
regulator
PERs,
disruptions
rhythm,
oncogenesis.
We
examine
evidence
highlights
how
dysfunctions
activities
initiate
development,
aid
tumor
growth,
modify
metabolism
through
pathways
involved
stress
system.
Comprehending
these
connections
opens
new
development
rhythm-based
therapeutic
strategies,
aims
boosting
enhancing
treatments.
International Journal of Tryptophan Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
Aryl
hydrocarbon
receptor
(AhR)
is
a
xenobiotic
and
endobiotic
receptor,
which
regulates
many
cellular
processes
from
contaminant
metabolism
to
immunomodulation.
Consequently,
it
also
involved
in
pathophysiological
pathways
now
represents
potential
therapeutical
target.
In
this
review,
we
will
highlight
the
ancestral
function
of
protein
together
with
an
illustration
its
ligand’s
battery,
emphasizing
different
responses
triggered
by
these
high
diverse
molecules.
Among
them,
several
members
kynurenine
pathway
(one
key
process
tryptophan
catabolism)
are
AhR
agonists
subsequently
regulatory
functions.
We
finally
display
interplay
between
Tryptophan
(Trp)
catabolism
dysregulation
metabolic
drawing
hypothesis
on
involvement
cancer-related
processes.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 24, 2024
Epigenetic
modifications,
characterized
by
changes
in
gene
expression
without
altering
the
DNA
sequence,
play
a
crucial
role
development
and
progression
of
cancer
significantly
influencing
activity
cellular
function.
This
insight
has
led
to
novel
class
therapeutic
agents,
known
as
epigenetic
drugs.
These
drugs,
including
histone
deacetylase
inhibitors,
acetyltransferase
methyltransferase
aim
modulate
curb
growth
uniquely
landscape
cells.
Ongoing
research
clinical
trials
are
rigorously
evaluating
efficacy
these
particularly
their
ability
improve
outcomes
when
used
combination
with
other
treatments.
Such
therapies
may
more
effectively
target
potentially
overcome
challenge
drug
resistance,
significant
hurdle
therapy.
Additionally,
importance
nutrition,
inflammation
control,
circadian
rhythm
regulation
modulating
responses
been
increasingly
recognized,
highlighting
critical
modifiers
thereby
effectiveness
pharmacological
interventions
patient
outcomes.
drugs
represent
paradigm
shift
treatment,
offering
targeted
that
promise
precise
approach
treating
wide
spectrum
tumors,
fewer
side
effects
compared
traditional
chemotherapy.
progress
marks
step
towards
personalized
interventions,
leveraging
unique
profiles
individual
tumors
optimize
treatment
strategies.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 30, 2024
Breast
cancer
(BC)
is
one
of
the
most
common
and
fatal
malignancies
among
women
worldwide.
Circadian
rhythms
have
emerged
in
recent
studies
as
being
involved
pathogenesis
breast
cancer.
In
this
paper,
we
reviewed
molecular
mechanisms
by
which
dysregulation
circadian
genes
impacts
development
BC,
focusing
on
critical
clock
genes,
brain
muscle
ARNT-like
protein
1
(BMAL1)
locomotor
output
cycles
kaput
(CLOCK).
We
discussed
how
rhythm
disruption
(CRD)
changes
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
immune
responses,
inflammation,
angiogenesis.
The
CRD
compromises
surveillance
features
activities
effectors,
including
CD8+
T
cells
tumor-associated
macrophages,
that
are
important
an
effective
anti-tumor
response.
Meanwhile,
review,
discuss
bidirectional
interactions:
age
rhythms,
aging
further
increases
risk
through
reduced
vasoactive
intestinal
polypeptide
(VIP),
affecting
suprachiasmatic
nucleus
(SCN)
synchronization,
ability
to
repair
damaged
DNA,
weakened
immunity.
These
complex
interplays
open
new
avenues
toward
targeted
therapies
combination
drugs
with
chronotherapy
potentiate
response
while
reducing
progression
for
better
outcomes.
This
review
tries
cover
broad
area
emerging
knowledge
tumor-immune
nexus
affected
Clinical Interventions in Aging,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 655 - 666
Published: April 1, 2023
Abstract:
An
increasingly
older
population
is
one
of
the
major
social
and
medical
challenges
we
currently
face.
Between
2010
2050,
it
estimated
that
proportion
adults
over
65
years
age
will
double
from
8%
to
16%
global
population.
A
concern
associated
with
aging
changes
in
health
can
lead
various
diseases
such
as
cancer
neurogenerative
diseases,
which
are
burdens
on
individuals
societies.
Thus,
imperative
better
understand
sleep
circadian
rhythms
accompany
improve
an
target
aging.
Circadian
play
a
role
most
physiological
processes
contribute
age-related
diseases.
Interestingly,
there
relationship
between
For
example,
many
have
shift
chronotype,
individual's
natural
inclination
certain
times
day.
As
age,
people
tend
go
earlier
while
also
waking
up
earlier.
Numerous
studies
suggest
disrupted
may
be
indicative
developing
like
neurodegenerative
disorders
cancer.
Better
understanding
allow
us
current
treatments
or
develop
novel
ones
commonly
Keywords:
rhythms,
aging,
sleep,
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: June 6, 2024
All
organisms
have
various
circadian,
behavioral,
and
physiological
24-h
periodic
rhythms,
which
are
controlled
by
the
circadian
clock.
The
clock
controls
behavioral
rhythms.
In
mammals,
primary
is
present
in
suprachiasmatic
nucleus
of
hypothalamus.
rhythm
interaction
between
negative
positive
feedback
loops,
consisting
crucial
regulators
(including
Bmal1
Clock),
three
cycles
(mPer1,
mPer2,
mPer3),
two
cryptochromes
(Cry1
Cry2).
development
early
mammalian
embryos
an
ordered
complex
biological
process
that
includes
stages
from
fertilized
eggs
to
blastocysts
undergoes
important
morphological
changes,
such
as
blastocyst
formation,
cell
multiplication,
compaction.
affects
onset
timing
embryonic
development.
many
processes,
including
eating
time,
immune
function,
sleep,
energy
metabolism,
endocrinology,
therefore,
it
also
for
overall
health,
growth
after
birth.
This
review
summarized
effects
body's
activities.
A
new
strategy
proposed
prevention
malformations
or
diseases
regulating
changing
World Journal of Clinical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 818 - 834
Published: July 16, 2024
This
review
delved
into
the
intricate
relationship
between
circadian
clocks
and
physiological
processes,
emphasizing
their
critical
role
in
maintaining
homeostasis.
Orchestrated
by
interlocked
clock
genes,
timekeeping
system
regulates
fundamental
processes
like
sleep-wake
cycle,
energy
metabolism,
immune
function,
cell
proliferation.
The
central
oscillator
hypothalamic
suprachiasmatic
nucleus
synchronizes
with
light-dark
cycles,
while
peripheral
tissue
are
influenced
cues
such
as
feeding
times.
Circadian
disruption,
linked
to
modern
lifestyle
factors
night
shift
work,
correlates
adverse
health
outcomes,
including
metabolic
syndrome,
cardiovascular
diseases,
infections,
cancer.
We
explored
molecular
mechanisms
of
genes
impact
on
disorders
cancer
pathogenesis.
Specific
associations
disruption
endocrine
tumors,
spanning
breast,
ovarian,
testicular,
prostate,
thyroid,
pituitary,
adrenal
gland
cancers,
highlighted.
Shift
work
is
associated
increased
breast
risk,
Journal of Biological Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
300(2), P. 105616 - 105616
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
O-linked
β-N-acetylglucosamine
(O-GlcNAcylation)
is
a
dynamic
post-translational
modification
that
regulates
thousands
of
proteins
and
almost
all
cellular
processes.
Aberrant
O-GlcNAcylation
has
been
associated
with
numerous
diseases,
including
cancer,
neurodegenerative
cardiovascular
type
2
diabetes.
highly
nutrient-sensitive
since
it
dependent
on
UDP-GlcNAc,
the
end
product
hexosamine
biosynthetic
pathway
(HBP).
We
previously
observed
daily
rhythmicity
protein
in
Drosophila
model
sensitive
to
timing
food
consumption.
showed
circadian
clock
pivotal
regulating
rhythms
given
its
control
feeding-fasting
cycle
hence
nutrient
availability.
Interestingly,
we
reported
also
modulates
rhythm
by
molecular
mechanisms
beyond
regulation
consumption
time.
A
large
body
work
now
indicates
likely
generalized
status
effector
as
responds
various
signals
conditions,
such
ER
stress,
apoptosis,
infection.
In
this
review,
summarize
metabolic
through
availability,
HBP
enzymes,
O-GlcNAc
processing
enzymes.
discuss
emerging
roles
clocks
rhythm.
Finally,
provide
an
overview
other
or
conditions
impact
O-GlcNAcylation.
Many
these
pathways
are
themselves
regulated
and/or
metabolism.
Our
review
highlights
importance
maintaining
optimal
restricting
eating
activity
active
period
under
physiological
provides
insights
into
potential
therapeutic
targets
homeostasis
pathological
conditions.
Current Opinion in Systems Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37, P. 100506 - 100506
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
The
growing
numbers
of
cancer
cases
represent
a
medical
and
societal
burden
worldwide.
More
than
half
all
patients
are
treated
with
chemotherapy.
Yet,
chemotherapeutic
drugs
kill
not
only
cells,
but
also
healthy
tissue,
causing
massive
adverse
side
effects.
Recent
research
on
circadian
medicine
suggests
that
side-effects
can
be
reduced,
treatment
efficacy
increased,
by
considering
the
biological
clock
patients.
Integrating
profiles
molecular
markers
in
personalized
mathematical
models
simulate
individual
dynamics
drug
uptake,
action
cellular
response
to
This
requires
advanced
computational
tools
balance
prediction
quality
overfitting.
Personalized
will
eventually
lead
an
optimal
alignment
timing
inner
patient,
reducing
effects,
increasing
enhancing
patient
well-being.