VOLUME 537. Methods of Adipose Tissue Biology, Part A

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"Thus, this volume presents a wide array of state-of-the-art methods to facilitate further study of development, physiology, and pathophysiology of adipocytes in cultured cells, animal models, and humans. In addition, research on energy-consuming brown adipocytes has exploded over the past few years because of the potential for activation or expansion of brown adipose tissues in humans to help alleviate incidence of obesity. Consequently, a number of methods for visualization and investigation of brown adipose tissue are also detailed. Finally, white adipose depots are a source of readily available stem cells, whose multipotency and other properties have considerable potential to treat human diseases. Accordingly, methods for purification and study of these important precursors are also described."