Adipose tissue and stem/progenitor cells: discovery and development

Clin Plast Surg. 2015 Apr;42(2):155-67. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.12.010.

Abstract

"Adipose tissue is a valuable, exploitable, appealing source of regenerative cells that can be used for a variety of clinical challenges. This article reviews the history of the development of adipose-derived cell science, particularly in the context of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. It describes some of the advancements made in the field, as well as highlighting challenges and obstacles."

Keywords: Adipose; Adipose stem cells; Cell therapy; Regeneration; Stromal vascular fraction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adipocytes / cytology
  • Adipocytes / transplantation
  • Adipose Tissue / cytology*
  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Regenerative Medicine / methods*
  • Stem Cell Transplantation / trends*
  • Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Tissue Engineering / methods*