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World J Stem Cells. Jan 26, 2015; 7(1): 165-173
Published online Jan 26, 2015. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v7.i1.165
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Figure 3 The enrichment of preadipocytes and the density of blood vessels in the adipose tissues of ex-obese patients may play roles in accelerated weight regain. Even after massive weight loss, ex-obese adipose tissue does not return to a normal cellular state. This adipose tissue is characterized by a higher percentage of CD34 cells and a greater number of small and large blood vessels[26].