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World J Stem Cells. Aug 26, 2026; 18(8): 120206
Published online Aug 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.120206
Published online Aug 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.120206
Table 3 Comparison of different collagenase types in liposuction-related cell isolation
| Collagenase type | Cell yield | Cell viability | Surface marker retention | Clinical safety | Recommended rating |
| Collagenase type I | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Collagenase type II | ★★★☆ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★☆ |
| Collagenase type IV | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Collagenase I + dispase/thermolysin | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Recombinant/GMP-grade collagenase | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
- Citation: Wu YF, Jiang X, Zhang JG, Zhang W. Maximizing stem cell yield from limited adipose tissue: A novel two-step digestion approach and future artificial intelligence-integrated perspectives. World J Stem Cells 2026; 18(8): 120206
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v18/i8/120206.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.120206