adipocyte


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adipocyte

[′a·də·pə‚sīt]
(cell biology)
An animal cell that stores fat.
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The terminally differentiated adipocytes (big size) were fragile and easily destroyed by our enzyme digestion, while the small size adipocyte progenitors and stromal stem cells (small size) were able to survive for the use in the following experiments.
Basic and Clinical Evidence of an Alternative Method to Produce Vivo Nanofat
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and bone cells from the skulls of Cbf-beta-deficient mice showed increased expression of adipocyte genes.
Study Finds Underlying Mechanism Leading To Osteoporosis
This clearly does not rule out the possibility that the in vivo response involves both adipocyte and immune cell contributions.
Monoethylhexyl phthalate elicits an inflammatory response in adipocytes characterized by alterations in lipid and cytokine pathways
Intracellular lipid accumulation was determined by oil red O staining during adipocyte differentiation as described previously [18], Differentiated 3T3-L1 cells were washed twice with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) and fixed with a 3,7% formaldehyde solution for 10 min, then stained with a 0,2% filtered oil red O solution.
Lignosulfonic acid promotes hypertrophy in 3T3-L1 cells without increasing lipid content and increases their 2-deoxyglucose uptake
The activation of PPAR[gamma] causes the increment in the transcription of genes involved in lipogenesis such as adipocyte fatty binding protein (aP2), which leads to the accumulation of triglycerides in the form of cytoplasmic droplets (Yang et al.
Target molecules in 3T3-L1 adipocytes differentiation are regulated by maslinic acid, a natural triterpene from Olea europaea
This has been attributed to changes in adipocyte function with associated lypodystrophy and impaired fat redistribution effects [75,76], possibly resulting from the negative adverse drug reactions of various antiretroviral agents [77].
Adiponectin secretion in HIV-infected subjects with or without antiretroviral treatment and illicit substance use: clinical review and update
The beige adipocyte is a type of adipose cell described by the ability to induce these cells to produce heat and increase energy expenditure.
Biology of beige adipocyte and possible therapy for type 2 diabetes and obesity
75 [micro]g adipocyte homogenate was applied directly, without boiling, to a nondenaturing 10% polyacrylamide gel.
Effect of Cross-Sex Hormonal Replacement on Antioxidant Enzymes in Rat Retroperitoneal Fat Adipocytes
These phlorotannins also significantly reduced the expression levels of several adipocyte marker genes.
Nature-based adipose management cosmetics: the number of scientifically driven topical ingredients for body sculpting and adipose management is quickly growing
They found evidence of a major control switchboard in human adipocyte progenitor cells, suggesting that genetic differences may affect the functioning of human fat stores.
Obesity Breakthrough: Metabolic Master Switch Prompts Fat Cells to Store or Burn Fat
There are 2 types of thermogenic adipocytes identified in mammals to date: brown fat and beige (brite) fat.
Hot cells, raise your hands
It is a collagen like protein with a stretch of 22 collagen (Gly-X-Y) that is exclusively synthesized in White adipose tissue during adipocyte differentiation and circulates at a relatively high ([micro]g/ml) concentration in the serum.
Study of serum adiponectin levels in type 2 diabetic individuals & its correlation with BMI and waist hip ratio

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