T. Clark Brelje, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Robert L. Sorenson, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Adipose tissue is a loose connective tissue that contains mostly adipocytes (or fat cells). Its main role is to store energy in the form of lipids (actually, triglycerides).
This cluster of adipocytes resembles a bunch of grapes seen by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The cells are supported by a delicate network of reticular fibers composed of type III collagen.
Adipocytes (blue) - round cells that can grow up to 100 µn in diameter.
Reticular Fibers (purple) - thin, woven strands of type III collagen.