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  • Chronobiology
  • Oncology
  • Hepatology

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  • Modern lifestyles, including shift work and artificial light exposure, disrupt the human circadian cycle.
  • Circadian disruption is a Group 2A carcinogen linked to rising hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) rates, especially in Western countries.
  • Obesity and steatotic liver disease are major drivers of HCC, with emerging evidence implicating circadian disruption in their pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on the role of circadian disruption in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) pathogenesis.
  • To examine the impact of circadian disruption on HCC prognosis and treatment.
  • To discuss the potential of chronotherapy in improving HCC treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of experimental preclinical data and epidemiological studies.
  • Analysis of molecular signatures related to circadian regulation in HCC.
  • Evaluation of studies on chronotherapy and immunotherapy effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • Strong association found between circadian disruption and HCC development.
  • Circadian regulatory molecular signatures accurately predict HCC patient prognosis.
  • Morning administration of immune checkpoint inhibitors may enhance immunotherapy effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Circadian disruption is a significant factor in HCC pathogenesis and prognosis.
  • Chronotherapy, particularly timing of immunotherapy, shows promise for improving HCC treatment.
  • Further research into circadian rhythms' role in liver cancer is warranted.