Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewPubMed

Adipose-derived stem cells for soft tissue reconstruction.

Cherubino M., Marra KG.

Narrative Review, published in Regen Med (2009) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesEvidence level of this study

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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  • Level B · Emerging clinical evidence with positive signals
  • Level C · Early human research exploring benefits
  • Level D · Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studies
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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Regen Med (2009)
Country
England
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
19105620
DOI
10.2217/17460751.4.1.109
Citations
53

Abstract (original English)

In soft tissue repair, there are several surgical options such as nondegradable, inert, synthetic, biodegradable implants or autologous tissue transplantation. However, the potential of using autologous adult stem cells derived from fat tissue is quickly becoming a clinical reality. The possibility of using an abundant source of extraneous tissue as a soft tissue implant has significant implications for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. This strategy would be particularly useful after tumor removal or trauma. The ability of adult stem cells derived from adipose tissue (termed adipose-derived stem cell) to proliferate and differentiate in vivo or in vitro is actively being studied owing to the potential implementation in reconstructive surgery. This review describes innovative research strategies and discusses the first clinical studies involving adipose-derived stem cells as a motif for soft tissue reconstruction.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
Absorbable ImplantsAdipogenesisAdipose TissueAdult Stem CellsAnimalsHumansPlastic Surgery ProceduresSoft Tissue InjuriesTissue EngineeringTransplantation, Autologous

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