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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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Review
2012
Review
2012
The clinical importance of visceral adiposity: a critical review of methods for visceral adipose tissue analysis.
As a result of the rising epidemic of obesity, understanding body fat distribution and its clinical implications is critical to… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Longitudinal study of muscle strength, quality, and adipose tissue infiltration.
BACKGROUND Sarcopenia is thought to be accompanied by increased muscle fat infiltration. However, no longitudinal studies have… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Hypertrophy and/or Hyperplasia: Dynamics of Adipose Tissue Growth
Adipose tissue grows by two mechanisms: hyperplasia (cell number increase) and hypertrophy (cell size increase). Genetics and… 
Review
2009
Review
2009
Adipose tissue dysfunction in obesity.
The incidence of obesity has increased dramatically during recent decades. Obesity will cause a decline in life expectancy for… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Adipose Tissue
Adipose tissue, when carried around in excessive amounts, predisposes to a large number of diseases. Epidemiological data show… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Characterization and Expression Analysis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Human Bone Marrow and Adipose Tissue
Human mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), that have been reported to be present in bone marrow, adipose tissues, dermis, muscles and… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Severe diabetes, age-dependent loss of adipose tissue, and mild growth deficiency in mice lacking Akt2/PKB beta.
The serine/threonine kinase Akt/PKB plays key roles in the regulation of cell growth, survival, and metabolism. It remains… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Contributions of total body fat, abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue compartments, and visceral adipose tissue to the metabolic complications of obesity.
Obesity is related to the risk for developing non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), hypertension, and cardiovascular… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Surgical implantation of adipose tissue reverses diabetes in lipoatrophic mice.
In lipoatrophic diabetes, a lack of fat is associated with insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. This is in striking contrast to… 
Review
1987
Review
1987
Adipose tissue as a source of hormones.
Obesity is known to increase the risk for cancer of the reproductive tract in women. The mechanism underlying this association… 
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