| Literature DB >> 25126381 |
Wakako Tsuji1, J Peter Rubin1, Kacey G Marra1.
Abstract
Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) are mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) that are obtained from abundant adipose tissue, adherent on plastic culture flasks, can be expanded in vitro, and have the capacity to differentiate into multiple cell lineages. Unlike bone marrow-derived MSCs, ASCs can be obtained from abundant adipose tissue by a minimally invasive procedure, which results in a high number of cells. Therefore, ASCs are promising for regenerating tissues and organs damaged by injury and diseases. This article reviews the implications of ASCs in tissue regeneration.Entities:
Keywords: Adipose-derived stem cells; Clinical trials; Differentiation; Growth factors; Mesenchymal stem cells; Tissue engineering
Year: 2014 PMID: 25126381 PMCID: PMC4131273 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v6.i3.312
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Stem Cells ISSN: 1948-0210 Impact factor: 5.326