Distribution and development of brown adipocytes in the murine and human adipose organ.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Murine white and brown adipocytes are found together in dissectible visceral and subcutaneous fat depots supplied by specific vessels and nerves, forming a multi-depot organ with plastic properties. Many of the anatomo-physiological features of murine fat depots apply to humans.
Medical subject headings
- Adipocytes, Brown
- Adipose Tissue