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    Lipid Droplets

    Lipid droplets are lipid-rich cellular organelles that maintain hydrolysis and storage of neutral lipids; they are found mostly in adipose tissue and are vital components of cellular metabolism. Lipid droplets are also referred to as: lipid bodies, adiposomes, and oil bodies.

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