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MeSH Heading: Adipocytes, Brown
Tree Number(s): A11.329.114.249
Unique ID: D052437
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D052437
Scope Note: Fat cells with dark coloration due to the densely packed MITOCHONDRIA. They contain numerous small lipid droplets or vacuoles. Their stored lipids can be converted directly to energy as heat by the mitochondria.
Entry Term(s): Brown Adipocytes; Brown Fat Cells
Previous Indexing: Adipocytes (1994-2006); Adipose Tissue (1967-1993)
Public MeSH Note: 2007
History Note: 2007
Date Established: 2007/01/01
Date of Entry: 2006/07/05

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Adipocytes, Brown MeSH Descriptor Data 2023