Advances in adipose-derived stem cell harvesting: tissue blocks vs. lipoaspirates

Ensuring a nonenzymatic isolation method for human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hADSCs) is crucial for safe therapeutic applications. In this study, we introduced an improved mechanical technique to isolate hADSCs from subcutaneous adipose tissue. A total of 382.42 g of adipose tissue was...

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Main Authors: Chun Kai Yew, Sadia Farhana, Amirul Ashraf Ahmad Shan Wani, Siti Fatimah Noor Mat Johar, Wan Azman Wan Sulaiman, Nur Azida Mohd Nasir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Journal of Taibah University for Science
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/16583655.2025.2483594
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Summary:Ensuring a nonenzymatic isolation method for human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hADSCs) is crucial for safe therapeutic applications. In this study, we introduced an improved mechanical technique to isolate hADSCs from subcutaneous adipose tissue. A total of 382.42 g of adipose tissue was obtained from 19 consented donors, including lipoaspirates (mean: 16.98 g, n = 9) and tissue blocks (mean: 12.11 g, n = 19). Following washing, mincing, and centrifugation, stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells were collected and subsequently cultured. Notably, the viable SVF yield was 12.47 × 104 cells/ml from tissue blocks and 10.73 × 104 cells/ml from lipoaspirates. Furthermore, at passage 2, hADSCs exhibited typical MSC markers (CD90+/CD73+/CD29+/CD105+/CD34−), while at passage 5, they successfully differentiated into adipocytes, osteoblasts, and chondrocytes. Overall, this method effectively isolates and expands hADSCs without xenogeneic contamination, thereby providing a practical and safe approach for clinical applications.
ISSN:1658-3655