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Obesity Discovery Shakes Long-Standing Scientific Beliefs

Originally Published 2 months ago — by SciTechDaily

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Scientists have discovered a new role for the enzyme HSL inside fat cells, where it not only breaks down fat but also helps maintain healthy adipose tissue by functioning in the nucleus, challenging long-held beliefs about fat metabolism and providing insights into metabolic diseases like obesity and lipodystrophy.

Breakthrough Challenges 60 Years of Fat Metabolism Beliefs in Obesity Research

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Medical Xpress

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Scientists have discovered a new role for hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) in the nucleus of fat cells, where it helps maintain healthy adipose tissue, explaining the paradox of fat loss in HSL deficiency and opening new avenues for understanding metabolic diseases like obesity and lipodystrophy.