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Impact of Modern Lifestyle on Circadian Health and Its Contribution to Adipogenesis and Cancer Risk
Oxana Dobrovinskaya1, Javier Alamilla2,3, Miguel Olivas-Aguirre2,4
1Laboratory of Immunobiology and Ionic Transport Regulation, University Center for Biomedical Research, University of Colima, Colima 28040, Mexico.
Background:
Recent research underscores a crucial connection between circadian rhythm disruption and cancer promotion, highlighting an urgent need for attention.
Objectives:
Explore the molecular mechanisms by which modern lifestyle factors-such as artificial light exposure, shift work, and dietary patterns-affect cortisol/melatonin regulation and cancer risk.
Methods:
Employing a narrative review approach, we synthesized findings from Scopus, Google Scholar, and PubMed to analyze lifestyle impacts on circadian health, focusing on cortisol and melatonin chronobiology as molecular markers. We included studies that documented quantitative changes in these markers due to modern lifestyle habits, excluding those lacking quantitative data or presenting inconclusive results. Subsequent sections focused solely on articles that quantified the effects of circadian disruption on adipogenesis and tumor microenvironment modifications.
Results:
This review shows how modern habits lead to molecular changes in cortisol and melatonin, creating adipose microenvironments that support cancer development. These disruptions facilitate immune evasion, chemotherapy resistance, and tumor growth, highlighting the critical roles of cortisol dysregulation and melatonin imbalance.
Conclusions:
Through the presented findings, we establish a causal link between circadian rhythm dysregulation and the promotion of certain cancer types. By elucidating this relationship, the study emphasizes the importance of addressing lifestyle factors that contribute to circadian misalignment, suggesting that targeted interventions could play a crucial role in mitigating cancer risk and improving overall health outcomes.
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