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Adipose tissue

Known as: Tissue, Fatty, Adipose tissues, Fatty Tissue 
Specialized connective tissue composed of fat cells (ADIPOCYTES). It is the site of stored FATS, usually in the form of TRIGLYCERIDES. In mammals… 
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ADRB3 protein, humanAdipocytesBreast LiposarcomaCDISC SEND Biospecimens Terminology

Broader (2)

Body CompositionDense irregular connective tissue

Narrower (4)

Pararenal fatStructure of fatty capsule of kidneySubcutaneous FatWhite Adipose Tissue

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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Distribution of organobrominated and organochlorinated contaminants in Belgian human adipose tissue.
We have measured the levels of flame retardants, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), in 20 recent human adipose tissues from… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Growth hormone regulates leptin gene expression in bovine adipose tissue: correlation with adipose IGF-1 expression.
Leptin, the product of the ob gene, is secreted from white adipocytes and regulates food intake and whole-body energy metabolism… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Biocompatibility of silver-coated polyurethane catheters and silver-coated Dacron material.
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Body composition in white adults by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, densitometry, and total body water.
Percent body fat (%BF) and fat-free mass (FFM) were determined in 151 adults from the Fels Longitudinal Study by total body scans… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
A comparative analysis of N-myc and c-myc expression and cellular proliferation in mouse organogenesis
Review
1988
Review
1988
Role of adenine compounds in autonomic neurotransmission.
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Factors influencing anatomic location of fat tissue in 52,953 women.
Data from a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study of women was undertaken to determine factors associated with the anatomic… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Exercise-associated amenorrhea: A distinct entity?ab
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Insulin Binding to Isolated Human Adipocytes
In order to study the binding of insulin to insulin-sensitive human tissue, we isolated adipocytes from surgically obtained human… 
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide and glucagon: stimulation of adenylate cyclase activity via distinct receptors in liver and fat cell membranes.
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