The circadian clock, a fundamental cellular mechanism, regulates the rhythmic expression of numerous genes and biological processes across various organs. Disruptions in this system, driven by genetic or environmental factors, have been reported to be involved in cancer progression. This review explores the role of the circadian clock in cancer hallmarks and its impact on cellular homeostasis within haematological malignancies. Drawing on findings from in vitro, in vivo, and clinical trials, this review highlights the potential of clock genes as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, and as therapeutic targets for optimising treatment timing. It discusses how circadian rhythms can enhance treatment efficacy through both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, outlining strategies for optimising dosing schedules and implementing personalised chronobiological interventions, with a particular focus on haematological malignancies, including cutaneous lymphoma. Ongoing research holds promise for advancing personalised therapeutic approaches and ultimately improving cancer care standards.
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University of California Irvine, Irvine, California, USA.
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Department of Ultrasound, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 110004, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
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Loma Linda University Cancer Center, Loma Linda, CA 92354, United States; Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354, United States. Electronic address:
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Department of Hematology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China.
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), a crucial transcription factor, exerts a notable influence by hyperactivating or acquiring functional mutations in the occurrence and progression of cancers. Hyperactive STAT3 is also implicated in a range of hematopoietic malignancies, especially acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The function of STAT3 is associated with the phosphorylated parallel dimer structure, enabling them to stimulate the transcription of specific genes.
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