Adipocytes can be classified into three types; white, brown and beige. White adipocytes are unilocular, or single-cavity fat droplets. They are involved in storing fat, producing hormones that ...

Bone marrow adipocytes (BMAds) are situated within the bone microenvironment, in close proximity to bone cells, vascular structures, and hematopoietic tissues. The shift of bone marrow stromal/stem ...

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the portion of the cell responsible for manufacturing and folding proteins. Proteins are essential for a wide range of cellular functions—as enzymes, transporters, ...

Researchers have found a possible explanation as to why higher breast density and older age increases the risk of breast cancer. In an innovative study, researchers at the Turku Bioscience Centre, ...

The common forms of type 2 diabetes are caused by a constellation of genetic and epigenetic factors and molecular changes related to diet; lifestyle, including lack of exercise and sleep; ...

Our fat cells, called adipocytes, do more than just store extra weight. They play a key role in managing the body's energy. Adipocytes accumulate fat in the form of lipid droplets that the body can ...

Researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for the HSL protein: beyond breaking down fat, it also works inside the nucleus of fat cells to keep them functioning properly. When HSL is missing, ...