Circadian rhythms and chemical carcinogenesis: Potential link. An overview

Mutat Res. 2009 Nov-Dec;680(1-2):83-6. doi: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2009.10.006. Epub 2009 Oct 15.

Abstract

Circadian rhythm is an integral and not replaceable part of the organism's homeostasis. Its signalling is multidimensional, overlooking global networks such as chromatin remodelling, cell cycle, DNA damage and repair as well as nuclear receptors function. Understanding its global networking will allow us to follow up not only organism dysfunction and pathology (including chemical carcinogenesis) but well-being in general having in mind that time is not always on our side.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinogens / toxicity*
  • Cell Cycle / physiology
  • Cell Cycle Proteins / physiology
  • Circadian Rhythm / drug effects*
  • Circadian Rhythm / physiology
  • DNA / drug effects
  • DNA Damage
  • DNA Repair
  • Homeostasis / physiology
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Period Circadian Proteins / metabolism

Substances

  • Carcinogens
  • Cell Cycle Proteins
  • Period Circadian Proteins
  • DNA