Table 1.
Summary of adipose cell lines discussed in this review.
| Cell Lines | Origin | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 3T3-L1 | Disaggregated 17- to 19-days old Swiss 3T3 mouse embryos | Most frequently used preadipocyte model. - Relatively homogenous. |
| 3T3-F442A | Disaggregated 17- to 19-days old Swiss 3T3 mouse embryos | - Similar to 3T3-L1 but more differentiated. |
| Ob17 | Epididymal fat pads of genetically obese (ob/ob) adult mice | - Non-embryonic. - Low fatty acid biosynthesis. |
| OP9 | Calvaria of newborn mice deficient in M-CSF | - Suitable for high-throughput studies. |
| C3H10T1/2 | 14- to 17-day-old C3H mouse embryonic stem cell precursors | - Fibroblast-like stem cells. - Suitable for adipogenic commitment studies. |
| Porcine preadipocytes | Porcine adipose depots | - Resembles more human preadipocytes. - Suitable for the study of metabolic hormones. |
| Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) | White adipose tissue | - Suitable for adipogenic commitment studies. |