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ReviewGenes & diseases2025

Crosstalk between the circadian clock, intestinal stem cell niche, and epithelial cell fate decision.

Ji Liu, Zhihui Jiang, Juanmin Zha, Qiong Lin, Weiqi He

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Review in Genes & diseases, 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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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Ji LiuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and Cambridge-Suda (CAM-SU) Genomic Resource Center, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
Zhihui JiangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and Cambridge-Suda (CAM-SU) Genomic Resource Center, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
Juanmin ZhaDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, China.
Qiong LinDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Wuxi Children's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, China.
Weiqi HeDepartment of Gastroenterology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and Cambridge-Suda (CAM-SU) Genomic Resource Center, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The circadian rhythm, a 24-h cycle, plays a crucial role in regulating gut physiological processes, particularly the proliferation and differentiation of intestinal epithelial cells, which are essential for gut homeostasis and repair. This review discusses the complex interactions between circadian rhythms, cell cycle regulation, and key signaling pathways (Wnt, Notch, and Hippo) in the context of the intestinal stem cell niche and epithelial cell fate decisions. Key molecules such as brain and muscle ARNT-like 1 (BMAL1), circadian locomotor output cycles kaput (CLOCK), hairy and enhancer of split 1 (Hes1), and Yes-associated protein/transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif (YAP/TAZ) coordinate stem cell functions with circadian rhythms. We discuss how Notch signaling regulates the cell cycle and interacts with circadian rhythms. Additionally, we explore the role of Hippo-Wnt signaling in balancing cell proliferation and differentiation. Furthermore, we highlight the intricate relationships between circadian clock components and signaling pathways, emphasizing the importance of temporal coordination in determining epithelial cell fate. We also discuss shared enzymes, including casein kinase 1 delta (CK1δ), glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3), and AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), which play a role in regulating the cell cycle, circadian rhythm, and signaling pathways. In summary, this review offers valuable insights into the regulatory mechanisms that control stem cell behavior and epithelial cell differentiation, suggesting promising directions for future research in intestinal biology and tissue homeostasis.

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Cell cycle regulationCircadian clockEpithelial differentiationIntestinal stem cellSignaling pathways

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PMID40821111
PMCPMC12354785

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