Adipose-derived stem cells: Implications in tissue regeneration

Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) are mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) that are obtained from abundant adipose tissue, adherent on plastic culture flasks, can be expanded in vitro , and have the capacity to differentiate into multiple cell lineages.Unlike bone marrowderived MSCs, ASCs can be obtained from abundant adipose tissue by a minimally invasive procedure, which results in a high number of cells.Therefore, ASCs are promising for regenerating tissues and organs damaged by injury and diseases.This article reviews the implications of ASCs in tissue regeneration.