Dedifferentiated fat cells: Potential involvement in intramuscular adipogenesis

Intramuscular adipogenesis and the dynamics of lipid metabolism by mature adipocytes have been investigated primarily due to the importance of altering marbling to enhance meat quality. A great number of studies have demonstrated the ability of the mature adipocyte to dedifferentiate into a population of a proliferative-competent cells known as the dedifferentiate fat (DFAT) cells. Here, an abstract of an article by Duarte et al on DFAT cells contribution to intramuscular fat accumulation is presented.