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, 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.
Center for Molecular Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC.
Shyh-Jer
SJ
Huang
Ru-Huei
RH
Fu
Woei-Cherng
WC
Shyu
Shih-Ping
SP
Liu
Gwo-Ping
GP
Jong
Yung-Wei
YW
Chiu
Hsiao-Su
HS
Wu
Yung-An
YA
Tsou
Chao-Wen
CW
Cheng
Shinn-Zong
SZ
Lin
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000166:cytology*; D000818:Animals; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000378:metabolism; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D002469:Cell Separation; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D006801:Humans; D013234:Stem Cells / Q000166:cytology* / Q000378:metabolism
D015415:Biomarkers