white adipose tissue

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf adipose tissue
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:type_2_diabetes
obesity
insulin resistance
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:composedOf adipocytes
gptkbp:contains macrophages
endothelial cells
fibroblasts
pre-adipocytes
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:brown_adipose_tissue
gptkbp:developedBy increases after birth
gptkbp:foundIn mammals
gptkbp:histology unilocular adipocytes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label white adipose tissue
gptkbp:lipidContent single large lipid droplet
gptkbp:location bone marrow
around kidneys
visceral fat
subcutaneous layer
gptkbp:mainFunction insulation
energy storage
cushioning of organs
gptkbp:nucleusPosition peripheral
gptkbp:powerSource high
gptkbp:role metabolic regulation
endocrine signaling
gptkbp:scientificName tela adiposa alba
gptkbp:secretes gptkb:leptin
gptkb:adiponectin
resistin
gptkbp:shape spherical
gptkbp:transformsInto beige adipose tissue
gptkbp:type gptkb:skeletal_muscle
gptkbp:vascularization less vascularized than brown adipose tissue
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PLIN1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8