Editorial
Copyright ©2011 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Stem Cells. Apr 26, 2011; 3(4): 25-33
Published online Apr 26, 2011. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v3.i4.25
Table 1 Differentiated phenotype given rise from adipose-derived stromal cell and interactive effects of these cells with immune and cancer cells
Phenotype given rise in in vitro systemRef.
Classic mesenchymal phenotype (adipocyte, osteoblast, chondrocyte)[1]
Hematopoietic supporting cells[25]
Other phenotypesVascular cells (Smooth-muscle cells, Endothelial)[16]
Neurones[1]
Cardiomyocyte and skeletal cells in the required presence of 5 azacytidine[16]
Modulation of inflammation and immune suppressive functionsRheumatoid arthritis[31]
GVH[30]
Autoimmune encephalomyelitis[32]
Anti-cancer effectTumor progression inhibition[34]
Pro-cancer effectsTumor progression growth[35,37]