Hormesis and adult adipose-derived stem cells.

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Abstract (original English)

This paper provides a detailed assessment of the occurrence of hormetic dose responses in adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) of animal models and humans. While a broad range of endpoints has been considered, the predominant research focus in the literature has involved cell proliferation and differentiation. Hormetic dose responses have been commonly reported for ADSCs, encompassing a broad range of chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and endogenous agents as well as a broad range of physical stressors such as low frequency vibrations, electromagnetic frequency (EMF), heat and sound waves. Numerous agents upregulate key functions such as cell proliferation and differentiation in ADSCs, following the quantitative features of the hormesis dose response model. The paper also assesses the capacity of agents to selectively and dose-dependently activate cell proliferation and/or differentiation, their underlying mechanistic foundations and potential clinical implications. These findings indicate that hormetic dose responses are a prominent feature of ADSC biology and may have a determinant role in their potential clinical applications.

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

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