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Bone marrow fat has brown adipose tissue characteristics, which are attenuated with aging and diabetes.
Bone - 1 Feb 2012
Krings A, Rahman S, Huang S, Lu Y, Czernik P J, Lecka-Czernik B
Abstract excerpt
Fat occupies a significant portion of bone cavity however its function is largely unknown. Marrow fat expands during aging and in conditions which affect energy metabolism, indicating that fat in bone is under similar regulatory mechanisms as other fat depots. On the other hand, its location may...
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