worldwiki
Medical · Stem Cell

Adipose Tissue

Also known as: body fat, fat tissue, 지방조직

Published 2026-09-14Updated 2026-09-14
Definition

Adipose tissue is body fat: a connective tissue made mostly of fat cells (adipocytes) together with blood vessels, immune cells and stromal cells.

Quick answer

What is adipose tissue?

Adipose tissue is body fat: a connective tissue made mostly of fat cells (adipocytes) with blood vessels, immune cells and stromal cells. It stores energy and produces hormones. Because it is abundant and can be removed by liposuction, it is a common source of cells for research and for procedures such as fat grafting and SVF isolation.

Verified 2026-09-14

Key facts

PredicateValueSource
Main cell typeAdipocytes (fat cells) plus vascular, immune and stromal cells[1]
Harvest method for cell isolationLiposuction[2]

Overview

Adipose tissue stores energy and produces hormones. Because it is abundant and can be harvested by liposuction, it is a common source of cells for research and for autologous procedures such as fat grafting and stromal vascular fraction isolation.

References

Independent source ratio 100% (2/2)
  1. Level B · academicSafety profile of autologous adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction in clinical use: an exhaustive literature reviewStem Cell Research & Therapy (2026) · accessed 2026-09-14
  2. Level B · organizationLiposuctionAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons · accessed 2026-09-14
Change history
Initial publication · 2026-09-14