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Human adipose-derived stem cells cultured in keratinocyte serum free medium: Donor's age does not affect the proliferation and differentiation capacities.

Ding DC., Chou HL., Hung WT., Liu HW., Chu TY.

Laboratory Study, published in J Biomed Sci (2013) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Laboratory Study
Journal
J Biomed Sci (2013)
Country
England
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
23945033
PMCID
PMC3766706
DOI
10.1186/1423-0127-20-59
Citations
39

Abstract (original English)

Background Although donor age-related effects of characteristics of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), such as a decrease in the proliferation and differentiation capacity and an increase of senescence and apoptosis, are evident, such effects are generally less prominent in adipose-derived stem cells (ASC). Using a hormone and growth factor rich medium (KFSM), this study cultured ASC from abdominal subcutaneous fat of 27 adult females in three age groups: 30-39 y, 40-49 y and 50-60 y, and investigated the growth and differentiation characteristics. Results The derived ASC had an immunophenotype similar to that of bone marrow derived MSC (BMSC). They could be stably expanded with an average population doubling time of 21.5 ± 2.3 h. Other than a higher pre-adipogenic commitment and a lower adipogenic differentiation capability in ASC derived from the old age group, other characteristics including proliferation rate, doubling time, telomere length, as well as the osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation capacity were the same regardless of the donor's age. Conclusions The study demonstrates a promising proliferation and differentiation capabilities of ASC regardless of the donor's age. The compromised adipogenic potential in the older donors could be a benefit for their application in regeneration therapy.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is preclinical work; animal or laboratory results cannot be applied to humans.

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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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AdultAdult Stem CellsAge FactorsCell DifferentiationCell ProliferationCell SurvivalCells, CulturedFemaleHumansImmunophenotyping

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