Do USF1 and HSL gene variants interact to affect insulin sensitivity to fat breakdown?

Gene Variants & Insulin Sensitivity1 min readUpdated May 31, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence on whether USF1 and HSL gene variants interact to affect insulin sensitivity to fat breakdown, and what we’ve found so far is limited but clear in one direction. Only one assertion was reviewed, and it supports the idea that genetic variations in the USF1 gene...

Evidence from Studies

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Primary Studies (1)

Upstream transcription factor 1 gene polymorphisms are associated with high antilipolytic insulin sensitivity and show gene–gene interactions

DOI: 10.1007/s00109-006-0105-x

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May 31, 2026·Last updated May 31, 2026
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