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Level C· Early human research exploring benefitsProspective StudyPubMedOpen access

Characterization of adipose tissue macrophages and adipose-derived stem cells in critical wounds.

Kim BS., Tilstam PV., Springenberg-Jung K., Boecker AH., Schmitz C., Heinrichs D.

Prospective Study with a reported sample of 20 on Chronic Wound, published in PeerJ (2017) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Prospective Study
Journal
PeerJ (2017)
Country
United States
Reported sample size
20
Source database
PubMed
PMID
28070458
PMCID
PMC5217526
DOI
10.7717/peerj.2824
Citations
8

Abstract (original English)

Background Subcutaneous adipose tissue is a rich source of adipose tissue macrophages and adipose-derived stem cells which both play a key role in wound repair. While macrophages can be divided into the classically-activated M1 and the alternatively-activated M2 phenotype, ASCs are characterized by the expression of specific stem cell markers. Methods In the present study, we have investigated the expression of common macrophage polarization and stem cell markers in acutely inflamed adipose tissue. Subcutaneous adipose tissue adjacent to acutely inflamed wounds of 20 patients and 20 healthy subjects were harvested and underwent qPCR and flow cytometry analysis. Results Expression levels of the M1-specific markers CD80, iNOS, and IL-1b were significantly elevated in inflammatory adipose tissue when compared to healthy adipose tissue, whereas the M2-specific markers CD163 and TGF- β were decreased. By flow cytometry, a significant shift of adipose tissue macrophage populations towards the M1 phenotype was confirmed. Furthermore, a decrease in the mesenchymal stem cell markers CD29, CD34, and CD105 was observed whereas CD73 and CD90 remained unchanged. Discussion This is the first report describing the predominance of M1 adipose tissue macrophages and the reduction of stem cell marker expression in acutely inflamed, non-healing wounds.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.

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Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.

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Chronic Wound
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