Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: Isolation, Characterization, and Differentiation Potential

Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: Isolation, Characterization, and Differentiation Potential

In mammals, the two main types of adipose tissues, white and brown adipose tissues, exert different physiological functions. White adipose tissue (WAT) is for storing energy, while brown adipose tissue (BAT) is for energy consumption. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are abundant in WAT and BAT, h...

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Main Authors: Shyh-Jer Huang, Ru-Huei Fu, Woei-Cherng Shyu, Shih-Ping Liu, Gwo-Ping Jong, Yung-Wei Chiu, Hsiao-Su Wu, Yung-An Tsou, Chao-Wen Cheng, Shinn-Zong Lin M.D., Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-04-01
Series:Cell Transplantation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3727/096368912X655127
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Summary:In mammals, the two main types of adipose tissues, white and brown adipose tissues, exert different physiological functions. White adipose tissue (WAT) is for storing energy, while brown adipose tissue (BAT) is for energy consumption. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are abundant in WAT and BAT, have multipotent characteristics, and are easily extracted. ADSCs can be differentiated into several cell lineages, including adipocytes, osteoblasts, chondrocytes (cartilage cells), myocytes, and neuronal cells. Therefore, ADSC could be considered as a strategy for future regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
ISSN:0963-6897
1555-3892

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