Fig. 8.1 Unprocessed lipoaspirate showing semi-liquid fat on the top (yellow) with blood and infiltration fluid in the lower layer (red) 8.3.2 Processing of Adipose Tissue When lipoaspirate is transported…
Fig. 11.1 Toxic and protective events affected by MSCs and their time course after TBI 11.2.1 Trophic Factors There is experimental evidence of beneficial effects in tissue repair and regeneration…
Fig. 9.1 Simplified procedures of harvesting, processing, culturing, and characterization of adipose-derived stem cells. After being removed from the human body through procedures such as liposuction and lipectomy, the adipose…
Marker profile Cell type Brain tissue Reference Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 Adult NSC/NPC Mouse dentate gyrus Rolls et al. 2007 CD133, Musashi-1, Sox2, melk, PSP, bmi-1, and nestin Adult NSC…
Fig. 6.1 Micrograph of an early outgrowth colony forming unit—endothelial cell (CFU-EC) isolated from an ischemic stroke patient in a phase-contrast microscope (×100). A CFU-EC consisted of a central cluster…
Fig. 10.1 Mechanisms regulating cellular changes in the two neurogenic compartments following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Similarities and differences exist between TBI-induced responses in the SVZ (A-D) and dentate gyrus…
5.2.1 Hematopoieitic Stem Cells The initial use of UCB for treatment of hematopoietic disorders was based on the ability of HSCs in the UCB to reconstitute the immune system and…
Fig. 4.1 BMSC therapy induces neurorestorative effects post stroke Fig. 4.2 The various aspects of neurorestoration that are targeted by cell therapy to improve neurological recovery post stroke 4.3.1 BMSC…
Fig. 2.1 Schematic diagram of NSC/NPC behavior in the RMS. a NSC/NPC behavior in the RMS of intact brain. Note that NSCs/NPCs in the RMS are divided into two sub-types:…
Fig. 7.1 An overview of isolation methods and characteristics of early and late EPCs 7.2.4 Classification of EPCs According to their culture characteristics and functions, circulation EPCs can be classified…
