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Protein Reveals New Clues About Obesity Biology

A newly discovered role for HSL inside fat cell nuclei may reshape how we approach obesity treatment.

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Naveen Sankar S
Dec 03, 2025
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A familiar fat-breaking enzyme called HSL has been found inside the nucleus of fat cells, where it helps keep those cells healthy. This new discovery may shift obesity care toward improving fat-cell function, not just shrinking fat.

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Researchers studying how fat cells work made a surprising discovery. HSL, an enzyme known for helping the body…

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