Biological Features Imply Potential Use of Autologous Adipose-Derived Stem/Progenitor Cells in Wound Repair and Regeneration for Patients with Lipodystrophy

November 2019 in “ International Journal of Molecular Sciences ”

Keiji Suzuki, Sadanori Akita, Hiroshi Yoshimoto, Akira Ohtsuru, Akiyoshi Hirano, Shunichi Yamashita

autologous adipose-derived stem/progenitor cells ADSCs lipodystrophy HIV HAART adipogenic differentiation adipose tissue reconstitution regenerative therapy stem cells fat stem cells highly active antiretroviral therapy

Studysummary This study found that adipose-derived stem cells from HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy associated with HAART demonstrated similar growth and differentiation potential as those from HIV-uninfected patients, suggesting potential for autologous regenerative therapy.

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