INTRODUCING NON-ADHERENT PROGENITORS FROM ADIPOSE-DERIVED STEM CELLS (NAPADSCS): PROOF OF STEMNESS AND POSSIBLE FUTURE APPLICATIONS IN REGENERATIVE SURGERY

Introduction: Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs) can be isolated from adipose tissue and are currently used in vitro for experimental studies. MSCs are often mislabeled as Adipose-derived Stem Cells (ADSCs) despite presenting a more differentiated phenotype. The isolation and expansion of non-adherent progenitors from adipose-derived stem cells (napADSCs), has been achieved in our laboratory and is currently under investigation. In this study we investigate: a) the proof of stemness of such progenitors, and b) the feasibility of napADSCs adhesion over Integra® for cell colonization and for future differentiation and engineering of semi-synthetic tissues. Material and Methods: Adipose tissue (…