Does OXCT1 expression follow circadian rhythms that affect ketone utilization efficiency in brain tissue?

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The circadian-gated ketone window hypothesis was proposed but lacks empirical validation of whether OXCT1 activity varies with circadian cycles. This fundamental question determines if timing-based ketogenic therapies have mechanistic basis.

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