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  • noun biochemistry An adipose differentiation-related protein associated with globule surface membrane material

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  • This study examines adipophilin expression in various sebaceous lesions and other cutaneous tumors with a clear cell histology that may mimic sebaceous differentiation.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs Daniel A Ostler 2010

  • The pattern of adipophilin reactivity is important to observe as membranous vesicular staining is suggestive of intracellular lipids whereas granular cytoplasmic reactivity is not.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs Daniel A Ostler 2010

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