Sage Bionetworks Synapse Ontology

Last uploaded: January 7, 2013
Preferred Name

White Adipose Tissue

Synonyms
ID

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#White_Adipose_Tissue

definition

Adipose tissue that collects, stores and releases fat in the form of triglycerides. It functions as a heat insulator, mechanical cushion and as a source of energy. White adipose tissue is composed of adipocytes that secrete leptin and other substances that effect energy homeostasis. Its distribution in the body is dependent on the sex of the individual.

label

White Adipose Tissue

prefLabel

White Adipose Tissue

synonym

ADIPOSE TISSUE, WHITE

White Fat

subClassOf

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#Adipose_Tissue

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