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Adipocytes

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Definition: Cells in the body that store FATS, usually in the form of TRIGLYCERIDES. WHITE ADIPOCYTES are the predominant type and found mostly in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue. BROWN ADIPOCYTES are thermogenic cells that can be found in newborns of some species and hibernating mammals.     
Examples Adipocytes, Brown; Adipocytes, White 		Other names Fat Cells; Lipocyte; Fat Cell; Cells, Fat; Cell, Fat; Adipocyte; Lipocytes
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
DLK1 protein, human  0   *Membrane Proteins *Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins Cell Differentiation Adipocytes.
falp protein, mouse  0   *Membrane Proteins Adipocytes.
HCAR3 protein, human  0   *Receptors, Nicotinic *Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled Niacin Adipocytes. J Med Chem. 2006 Feb 23;49(4):1227-30; Nat Med 2003 Mar;9(3):352-5
MRAP protein, human  0   *Membrane Proteins Adipocytes. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2002 May 17;293(4):1161-7
AQP7 protein, human  0   *Aquaporins Adipocytes. Biochim Biophys Acta 1998 Jul 30;1399(1):62-6
mitochondrial uncoupling protein  0   *Ion Channels *Mitochondrial Proteins Mitochondria Uncoupling Agents Adipocytes. J Biol Chem 1983;258(11):6675

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