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ReviewBiogerontology2025

The intricate link between circadian rhythms and aging: can resetting our circadian clock hold the key to longevity?

Najm Ul Hassan, William Kojo Smith, Hafiza Ayesha Nawaz, Han Wang

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Review in Biogerontology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Najm Ul HassanCenter for Circadian Clocks, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
William Kojo SmithCenter for Circadian Clocks, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Hafiza Ayesha NawazCenter for Circadian Clocks, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Han WangCenter for Circadian Clocks, Soochow University, Suzhou, China. han.wang88@gmail.com.

Funding

The National Key R&D Program of China 2019YFA0802400The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) 81701347
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The desire to increase life expectancy, coupled with the decline in biological functions that occurs as we age, represents one of the most significant challenges facing our society. Age-related declines in biological functions contribute to frailty and morbidity, demanding innovative strategies to promote healthy aging. The circadian clock, which controls daily physiological processes, is intricately linked to aging and overall health. Circadian disruptions can lead to metabolic dysfunction, impaired immune responses, increased DNA damage, and elevated disease susceptibility. On the other hand, maintaining robust circadian rhythms through interventions such as regular sleep-wake patterns, time-restricted feeding, and physical activity may extend health span and longevity. The circadian clock affects various molecular pathways associated with aging, including the insulin/IGF, mTOR, and sirtuin signaling pathways. Enhancing circadian rhythms presents a promising avenue for mitigating age-related disorders and promoting healthy aging. This review highlights the potential of circadian clock-based interventions as a transformative strategy to improve the quality of life and extend the healthspan of aging individuals.

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AgingCircadian ClocksCircadian RhythmLongevityAnimalsHealthy AgingHumansAgingCircadian clocksHealthspanLifespanLongevitySuprachiasmatic nuclei

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