NIH R01 · 2024
Circadian clock disruption: A risk factor for environmental carcinogenesis
Circadian clock disruption: A risk factor for environmental carcinogenesis Abstract/Summary Circadian clocks respond to environmental time cues to coordinate 24-hour rhythmicity in gene expression and biological processes in virtually all cells of the body. According to the US Department of Labor, ~15-20% of Americans are engaged in rotating shift work, and the resulting altered timing of wake/sleep disrupts their endogenous circadian clock. Epidemiological studies have concluded that individuals who perform long-term rotating shift work suffer from an increased risk of several cancer types, including skin cancers. Skin cancer is the most common malignancy and its incidence is increasing…
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