Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: Isolation, Characterization, and Differentiation Potential
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- Shyh-Jer Huang
- Center for Molecular Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Ru-Huei Fu
- Center for Neuropsychiatry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Woei-Cherng Shyu
- Center for Neuropsychiatry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Shih-Ping Liu
- Graduate Institute of Immunology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Gwo-Ping Jong
- Division of Cardiology, Armed Forces Taichung General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Yung-Wei Chiu
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Hsiao-Su Wu
- Department of Plastic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Yung-An Tsou
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Chao-Wen Cheng
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Shinn-Zong Lin
- Center for Neuropsychiatry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
説明
<jats:p>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.</jats:p>
収録刊行物
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- Cell Transplantation
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Cell Transplantation 22 (4), 701-709, 2013-04
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