Modulation of hepatic
lipocyte proteoglycan synthesis and proliferation by Kupffer cell-derived transforming growth factors type beta 1 and type alpha.
Chung, "Interferon gamma inhibits
lipocyte activation and extracellular matrix mRNA expression during experimental liver injury: implications for treatment of hepatic fibrosis," Journal of Investigative Medicine, vol.
The pathogenesis of glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis may involve intravascular thrombotic occlusion, extravascular lipid deposition by fat emboli, increased intraosseous
lipocyte size, or any combination of these.
Trauma alone, like acupuncture, may induce lipoatrophy, possibly via secretion of cytokines by macrophages that enhance
lipocyte catabolism and inhibit lipogenesis.
Lipocytic tumors are neoplastic processes originating from
lipocytes. They are classified by their location, benign or malignant behavior, and encapsulated or infiltrative nature.
In the chronic stage, proliferation of fibroblastic cells and collagen dense fibrous tissue gradually replace the
lipocytes of the interstitial matrix.
Spindle cell lipomas are lipomas made up of
lipocytes and spindle cells.
Protein S-100 is a 21-kDa protein of high sensitivity (97%-100%) and less specificity for melanocytes, since its expression is possible in
lipocytes, chondrocytes, macrophages, and Langerhans and dendritic cells.
[1,4] Lipomas are benign tumours that are composed of mature
lipocytes. Frequent sites of occurrence are trunk and extremities.