Dhaka Prashant, Kumar Risabh, Hossain Chowdhury Mobaswar, Parvez Suhel
Department of Toxicology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.
Department of Forensic Science, Faculty of Applied and Basic Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana, 122505, India.
Biogerontology. 2025 Aug 27;26(5):173. doi: 10.1007/s10522-025-10301-3.
Circadian rhythms are essential biological systems operating on a 24-h cycle, playing a crucial role in regulating sleep, cognitive function, immune responses, and hormone secretion. This review explores the intricate relationship between circadian rhythms and aging, with a focus on the underlying molecular mechanisms. It discusses age-related changes in sleep patterns and the role of circadian disruption in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Special attention is given to the core CLOCK genes, including BMAL1 and Per2, and their regulatory influence on these processes. The review also highlights the impact of circadian misalignment on metabolic disorders, particularly obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Emerging therapeutic strategies targeting circadian pathways-ranging from pharmacological agents to lifestyle modifications-are presented as promising approaches to support healthy aging. This review provides the deeper understanding of how aging affects circadian regulation may pave the way for targeted interventions aimed at extending lifespan and enhancing overall quality of life.
昼夜节律是在24小时周期内运作的基本生物系统,在调节睡眠、认知功能、免疫反应和激素分泌方面发挥着关键作用。本综述探讨了昼夜节律与衰老之间的复杂关系,重点关注潜在的分子机制。它讨论了睡眠模式的年龄相关变化以及昼夜节律紊乱在帕金森病和阿尔茨海默病等神经退行性疾病进展中的作用。特别关注核心生物钟基因,包括BMAL1和Per2,以及它们对这些过程的调节影响。该综述还强调了昼夜节律失调对代谢紊乱的影响,特别是肥胖、糖尿病和心血管疾病。针对昼夜节律途径的新兴治疗策略——从药物制剂到生活方式改变——被认为是支持健康衰老的有前景的方法。本综述提供了对衰老如何影响昼夜节律调节的更深入理解,这可能为旨在延长寿命和提高整体生活质量的靶向干预铺平道路。