Preadipocytes and Adipocytes Introduction: Preadipocytes and Adipocytes in Metabolic Research Adipose tissue or ‘fat tissue’ is known as a dynamic metabolic organ. They are responsible for energy storage, metabolic regulation, and endocrine signalling. The tissue consists of heterogeneous cell types such as preadipocytes and adipocytes.  Preadipocytes act as cell precursors that differentiate into mature adipocytes. […]