Different functions of the blood vessels surrounding adipose cells (IMAGE)

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Different functions of the blood vessels surrounding adipose cells

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The adipose vasculature executes a range of important functions including the development of adipocytes, supply of oxygen and nutrients to adipocytes, regulation of heat production by adipocytes, etc

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Yihai Cao

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