[HTML][HTML] Circadian clocks and breast cancer

V Blakeman, JL Williams, QJ Meng, CH Streuli - Breast Cancer Research, 2016 - Springer
V Blakeman, JL Williams, QJ Meng, CH Streuli
Breast Cancer Research, 2016Springer
Circadian clocks respond to environmental time cues to coordinate 24-hour oscillations in
almost every tissue of the body. In the breast, circadian clocks regulate the rhythmic
expression of numerous genes. Disrupted expression of circadian genes can alter breast
biology and may promote cancer. Here we overview circadian mechanisms, and the
connection between the molecular clock and breast biology. We describe how disruption of
circadian genes contributes to cancer via multiple mechanisms, and link this to increased …
Abstract
Circadian clocks respond to environmental time cues to coordinate 24-hour oscillations in almost every tissue of the body. In the breast, circadian clocks regulate the rhythmic expression of numerous genes. Disrupted expression of circadian genes can alter breast biology and may promote cancer. Here we overview circadian mechanisms, and the connection between the molecular clock and breast biology. We describe how disruption of circadian genes contributes to cancer via multiple mechanisms, and link this to increased tumour risk in women who work irregular shift patterns. Understanding the influence of circadian rhythms on breast cancer could lead to more efficacious therapies, reformed public health policy and improved patient outcome.
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