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Circadian Rhythm Dysregulation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Mechanisms and Chronotherapeutic Approaches
Yuko Nagao1, Akihiko Taguchi2, Yasuharu Ohta2
1Health Science Center, Yamaguchi University, 1677-1 Yoshida, Yamaguchi 753-8511, Japan.
Abstract:
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprising ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), is characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation. Recent research has highlighted the significant interplay between IBD pathogenesis and circadian rhythms. This review synthesizes current evidence regarding circadian regulation in IBD, covering three main areas: (1) circadian rhythms in intestinal physiology, (2) circadian disruption patterns in IBD patients, and (3) the role of clock genes in IBD pathogenesis. We discuss how these findings may inform novel chronotherapeutic approaches for IBD treatment. Future research directions that could facilitate translation of chronobiological insights into clinical applications are also explored.
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