Autologous Adipose Tissue-Derived Cells: Are We Talking about Adipose Derived Stem Cells, Stromal Vascular Fraction, or Coleman Fat Grafting?

Human adipose-derived stem cells localize in the stromal-vascular portion, and can be ex vivo isolated using a combination of washing steps and enzymatic digestion. For this study, we undertook a histological evaluation of traditional fat graft compared with fat graft enriched with stromal vascular fraction cells isolated by the Celution™ system to assess the interactions between cells and adipose tissue before the breast injection. In addition, we reported on histological analyses of biopsies derived from fat grafted (traditional or enriched with SVFs) in the breast in order to assess the quality of the adipose tissue, fibrosis and vessels. The hASCs derived from enzymatic digestion were systematically characterized for growth features, phenotype and multi-potent differentiation potential. They fulfill the definition of mesenchymal stem cells, albeit with a higher neural phenotype profile. These cells also express genes that constitute the core circuitry of self-renewal such as OCT4, SOX2, NANOG and neurogenic lineage genes such as NEUROD1, PAX6 and SOX3. Such findings support the hypothesis that hASCs may have a potential usefulness in neurodegenerative conditions. These data can be helpful for the development of new therapeutic approaches in personalized medicine to assess safety and efficacy of the breast reconstruction.

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The Impact of Lidocaine on Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Human Adipose Tissue Harvested by Liposuction and Used for Lipotransfer

International Journal of Molecular Sciences ◽

10.3390/ijms21082869 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (8) ◽

pp. 2869

Author(s):

Felix Grambow ◽

Rico Rutkowski ◽

Fred Podmelle ◽

Katrin Schmoeckel ◽

Florian Siegerist ◽

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Keyword(s):

Stem Cells ◽

Adipose Tissue ◽

Small Sample Size ◽

Subcutaneous Fat ◽

Stromal Vascular Fraction ◽

Small Sample ◽

Relative Distribution ◽

Adipose Derived Stem Cells ◽

Female Patients ◽

The Impact

The local anesthetic lidocaine, which has been used extensively during liposuction, has been reported to have cytotoxic effects and therefore would be unsuitable for use in autologous lipotransfer. We evaluated the effect of lidocaine on the distribution, number, and viability of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs), preadipocytes, mature adipocytes, and leukocytes in the fatty and fluid portion of the lipoaspirate using antibody staining and flow cytometry analyses. Adipose tissue was harvested from 11 female patients who underwent liposuction. Abdominal subcutaneous fat tissue was infiltrated with tumescent local anesthesia, containing lidocaine on the left and lacking lidocaine on the right side of the abdomen, and harvested subsequently. Lidocaine had no influence on the relative distribution, cell number, or viability of ASCs, preadipocytes, mature adipocytes, or leukocytes in the stromal-vascular fraction. Assessing the fatty and fluid portions of the lipoaspirate, the fatty portions contained significantly more ASCs (p < 0.05), stem cells expressing the preadipocyte marker Pref-1 (p < 0.01 w/lidocaine, p < 0.05 w/o lidocaine), and mature adipocytes (p < 0.05 w/lidocaine, p < 0.01 w/o lidocaine) than the fluid portions. Only the fatty portion should be used for transplantation. This study found no evidence that would contraindicate the use of lidocaine in lipotransfer. Limitations of the study include the small sample size and the inclusion of only female patients.

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Chondrogenic Characteristics of Auricular Chondrocytes Cocultured With Adipose-Derived Stem Cells are Superior to Stromal Vascular Fraction of Adipose Tissue

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery ◽

10.1097/scs.0000000000007902 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽

Author(s):

Lingling Jia ◽

Mingyong Yang ◽

Haiyue Jiang ◽

Xia Liu

Keyword(s):

Stem Cells ◽

Adipose Tissue ◽

Stromal Vascular Fraction ◽

Adipose Derived Stem Cells

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Stromal-vascular fraction of adipose tissue as an alternative source of cellular material for regenerative medicine

The Ukrainian Biochemical Journal ◽

10.15407/ubj93.01.040 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 93 (1) ◽

pp. 40-50

Author(s):

A. S. Sultanova ◽

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O. Ya. Bespalova ◽

O. Yu. Galkin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Stem Cells ◽

Adipose Tissue ◽

Regenerative Medicine ◽

Clinical Medicine ◽

Subcutaneous Fat ◽

Stromal Vascular Fraction ◽

Cellular Material ◽

Adipose Derived Stem Cells ◽

Alternative Source ◽

Fat Deposits

Adipose tissue is the most convenient source of cellular material for regenerative medicine as it can be obtained in significant quantities via cosmetic liposuction, lipoaspiration of subcutaneous fat or by excision of fat deposits. Adipose tissue consists of adipocytes and cells, which are the part of the stromal-vascular fraction (SVF). Different cell populations can be isolated from SVF, among which the population of adipose tissue stem cells (adipose-derived stem cells, ADSC) is especially important for regenerative medicine. SVF can be obtained relatively easily from adipose tissue (adipose tissue is an alternative to bone marrow in terms of being a source of stem cells) and used to treat various pathologies. Recent studies show that SVF not only has a therapeutic effect similar to that of ADSC, but in some cases is even more effective. The article provides the analysis of the main methods of SVF obtainment, characteristics of SVF cellular composition, its potential for use in clinical medicine and its main advantages over other sources of cellular material, including ADSC cultured in vitro, for regenerative medicine. Keywords: adipocytes, adipose-derived stem cells, regenerative medicine, stromal-vascular fraction

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Derivation, characterization, and in vitro cell regeneration of canine white adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells obtained from a mesenteric region

The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology ◽

10.1186/s41936-021-00222-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 82 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Anirban Mandal ◽

Ajeet Kumar Jha ◽

Dew Biswas ◽

Shyamal Kanti Guha

Keyword(s):

Stem Cells ◽

Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽

Adipose Tissue ◽

White Adipose Tissue ◽

Stromal Vascular Fraction ◽

Cell Regeneration ◽

Wound Healing Assay ◽

Chain Reaction ◽

Polymerase Chain

Abstract Background The study was conducted to assess the characterization, differentiation, and in vitro cell regeneration potential of canine mesenteric white adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs). The tissue was harvested through surgical incision and digested with collagenase to obtain a stromal vascular fraction. Mesenchymal stem cells isolated from the stromal vascular fraction were characterized through flow cytometry and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Assessment of cell viability, in vitro cell regeneration, and cell senescence were carried out through MTT assay, wound healing assay, and β-galactosidase assay, respectively. To ascertain the trilineage differentiation potential, MSCs were stained with alizarin red for osteocytes, alcian blue for chondrocytes, and oil o red for adipocytes. In addition, differentiated cells were characterized through a reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Results We observed the elongated, spindle-shaped, and fibroblast-like appearance of cells after 72 h of initial culture. Flow cytometry results showed positive expression for CD44, CD90, and negative expression for CD45 surface markers. Population doubling time was found 18–24 h for up to the fourth passage and 30±0.5 h for the fifth passage. A wound-healing assay was used to determine cell migration rate which was found 136.9 ± 4.7 μm/h. We observed long-term in vitro cell proliferation resulted in MSC senescence. Furthermore, we also found that the isolated cells were capable of differentiating into osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipogenic lineages. Conclusions Mesenteric white adipose tissue was found to be a potential source for isolation, characterization, and differentiation of MSCs. This study might be helpful for resolving the problems regarding the paucity of information concerning the basic biology of stem cells. The large-scale use of AD-MSCs might be a remedial measure in regenerative medicine.

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Eine aktuelle Übersicht über die Einflussfaktoren der Stammzellspender auf das regenerative Potential von Fettgewebsstammzellen

Handchirurgie · Mikrochirurgie · Plastische Chirurgie ◽

10.1055/a-1250-7878 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 52 (06) ◽

pp. 521-532

Author(s):

Constanze Kuhlmann ◽

Thilo Ludwig Schenck ◽

Elisabeth Maria Haas ◽

Riccardo Giunta ◽

Paul Severin Wiggenhauser

Keyword(s):

Stem Cells ◽

Adipose Tissue ◽

Stromal Vascular Fraction ◽

National Library ◽

Regenerative Therapie

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Nicht nur regenerative Therapie wie zellassistierter Lipotransfer (cell assisted lipotransfer) sondern auch präklinische experimentelle Studien verwenden in der Plastischen Chirurgie Stammzellen aus Fettgewebe, sogenannte Adipose tissue-derived Stem Cells (ASCs). Hierbei haben allerdings vom jeweiligen Stammzellspender abhängige Faktoren einen entscheidenden Einfluss auf die Zellausbeute und das regenerative Potential von ASCs und der Stromal vascular Fraction (SVF). Ziel dieser Übersichtsarbeit war es daher, diese Einflussfaktoren des Stammzellspenders darzustellen und anhand des aktuellen Wissenstands zu beurteilen. Methoden Es erfolgte eine intensive Literaturrecherche in der der National Library of Medicine, mit Fokus auf Einflussfaktoren der Stammzellspender, die eine Beeinflussung der Zellausbeute und des regenerativen Potentials von humanen ASCs und SVF in vorherigen Studien gezeigt haben. Ergebnisse Aktuell gibt es eine Vielzahl von Studien, welche sich mit den Einflussfaktoren des Stammzellspenders auseinandersetzen. Allerdings sind diese Faktoren sehr inhomogen und teilweise sogar widersprüchlich, so dass hier noch weiterer Forschungsbedarf besteht. Dennoch gibt es einige Faktoren, die gemäß der aktuellen Literatur gehäuft untersucht wurden: Alter, Geschlecht, Gewicht, Nebenerkrankungen (z. B. Diabetes, Lipödem) sowie spezielle Medikamente (Antidepressiva, Antihormontherapie) und Chemotherapie. Schlussfolgerung Wir empfehlen, bei experimentellen und klinischen Arbeiten mit ASCs/SVF eine Charakterisierung des Patientenkollektivs zu veröffentlichen, so dass mögliche Beeinflussungen durch oben genannte Faktoren kommuniziert werden und eine bessere Vergleichbarkeit von Studien ermöglicht wird. Darüber hinaus kann aber auch mit einer präzisen Anamnese und körperlichen Untersuchung vorab ein möglichst homogenes Patientenkollektiv für die Sammlung von Proben für wissenschaftliche Arbeiten konstruiert werden. Auch könnten die Ergebnisse dazu beitragen, den Erfolg zukünftiger ASC-basierter Therapien einzuschätzen.

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