title: Adipose tissue and stem/progenitor cells: discovery and development.
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."
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
authors.forename: Sahil K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Kapur
authors.affiliation: Stem Center, Cami dels Reis 308, Palma de Mallorca 07010, Spain.
authors.forename: Severiano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dos-Anjos Vilaboa
authors.affiliation: Stem Center, Cami dels Reis 308, Palma de Mallorca 07010, Spain.
authors.forename: Ramon
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Llull
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. Electronic address: adam.katz@surgery.ufl.edu.
authors.forename: Adam J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Katz
mesh_terms: D017667:Adipocytes / Q000166:cytology / Q000637:transplantation; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000166:cytology* / Q000637:transplantation; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D064987:Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D044968:Regenerative Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D033581:Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000639:trends*; D013234:Stem Cells / Q000166:cytology*; D023822:Tissue Engineering / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Adipose; Adipose stem cells; Cell therapy; Regeneration; Stromal vascular fraction