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. 2016 Oct;34(4):181–186. doi: 10.2337/cd16-0002

FIGURE 2.

FIGURE 2.

An adipocyte in an obese individual is contrasted with a dysfunctional adipocyte in congenital lipodystrophy. It is noteworthy that in obesity, the enlarged adipocyte is no longer able to store triglycerides, and in CGL, the abnormal adipocyte is unable to store triglycerides. Both conditions lead to increased circulating FFAs. TRG, triglycerides.