The Claim
Homozygosity for the major alleles of USF1 usf1s1 and usf1s2 in combination with the LIPC -514C>T T allele is associated with elevated liver fat content in Caucasian adults, as measured by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, suggesting a gene-gene interaction that may increase risk for hepatic steatosis.
What the research says
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People with specific combinations of genetic variants in the USF1 and LIPC genes have been observed to have higher levels of fat in their liver, as measured by a specialized imaging technique, which may indicate a higher likelihood of developing fatty liver disease.
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The combination of homozygosity for the major alleles of USF1 usf1s1 and usf1s2 with the LIPC -514C>T T allele is associated with elevated liver fat content in 407 Caucasian adults, as measured by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, suggesting a gene-gene interaction that may increase risk for hepatic steatosis.
When two specific versions of the USF1 gene are present together with a particular version of the LIPC gene, the liver makes less of an enzyme that breaks down fat in the blood. This causes more fat to build up in the liver instead of being cleared away.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with two copies of certain common versions of the USF1 gene and one specific version of the LIPC gene had more fat in their liver than others, showing that these genes work together to increase liver fat.
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