adipocytes
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, adipocytes has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Berkeley Lab (Jan 2026). Primary cell type studied in the context of lipid metabolism and gene expression.
Adipocytes, also known as lipocytes and fat cells, are the cells that primarily compose adipose tissue, specialized in storing energy as fat. Adipocytes are derived from mesenchymal stem cells which give rise to adipocytes through adipogenesis. In cell culture, adipocyte progenitors can also form osteoblasts, myocytes and other cell types.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Berkeley Lab |
| Field | Cell Biology |
Who talks about adipocytes on podcasts?
adipocytes came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Berkeley Lab.
What is adipocytes mentioned alongside?
adipocytes is most often mentioned alongside Aaron Streets and Raman scattering.
Affiliated with: Aaron Streets, Raman scattering