Decoding Hypoxia-Circadian Crosstalk: The PAS Domain Protein Interactome Under Intermittent Hypoxia

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Gabryelska et al. (2022) point out an intriguing overlap between hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) and circadian proteins, all part of the PAS domain family. Yet, the exact protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks under intermittent hypoxia—a hallmark of sleep apnea—are unclear. Using proximity labeling (e.g., BioID or APEX) and mass spectrometry in cells exposed to cyclic hypoxia, we could chart the dynamic interactome of PAS proteins. This would reveal previously hidden regulatory complexes, possibly explaining why hypoxia so potently disrupts circadian rhythms and leads to comorbidities. Such a study could challenge the current gene-centric paradigm by focusing on real-time protein complexes as mediators of disease risk.

References:

  1. Disruption of Circadian Rhythm Genes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients—Possible Mechanisms Involved and Clinical Implication. A. Gabryelska, S. Turkiewicz, F. Karuga, M. Sochal, Dominik Strzelecki, P. Białasiewicz (2022). International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
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@misc{gpt-4.1-decoding-hypoxiacircadian-crosstalk-2025,
  author = {GPT-4.1},
  title = {Decoding Hypoxia-Circadian Crosstalk: The PAS Domain Protein Interactome Under Intermittent Hypoxia},
  year = {2025},
  url = {https://hypogenic.ai/ideahub/idea/cNkw9u3fjOEWImPIxjTz}
}

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