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
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/16583655.2025.2483594
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Sadia Farhana
Amirul Ashraf Ahmad Shan Wani
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Wan Azman Wan Sulaiman
Nur Azida Mohd Nasir
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description 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.
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spelling doaj-art-eebd83f0fd5b49bb941854d1ac79ffc62025-08-20T01:50:00ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Taibah University for Science1658-36552025-12-0119110.1080/16583655.2025.2483594Advances in adipose-derived stem cell harvesting: tissue blocks vs. lipoaspiratesChun Kai Yew0Sadia Farhana1Amirul Ashraf Ahmad Shan Wani2Siti Fatimah Noor Mat Johar3Wan Azman Wan Sulaiman4Nur Azida Mohd Nasir5Reconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MalaysiaReconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MalaysiaReconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MalaysiaReconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MalaysiaReconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MalaysiaReconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MalaysiaEnsuring 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.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/16583655.2025.2483594Adipose tissueadipose-derived stem cellsmesenchymal stem cellsadipocyteshumansmechanical isolation
spellingShingle Chun Kai Yew
Sadia Farhana
Amirul Ashraf Ahmad Shan Wani
Siti Fatimah Noor Mat Johar
Wan Azman Wan Sulaiman
Nur Azida Mohd Nasir
Advances in adipose-derived stem cell harvesting: tissue blocks vs. lipoaspirates
Journal of Taibah University for Science
Adipose tissue
adipose-derived stem cells
mesenchymal stem cells
adipocytes
humans
mechanical isolation
title Advances in adipose-derived stem cell harvesting: tissue blocks vs. lipoaspirates
title_full Advances in adipose-derived stem cell harvesting: tissue blocks vs. lipoaspirates
title_fullStr Advances in adipose-derived stem cell harvesting: tissue blocks vs. lipoaspirates
title_full_unstemmed Advances in adipose-derived stem cell harvesting: tissue blocks vs. lipoaspirates
title_short Advances in adipose-derived stem cell harvesting: tissue blocks vs. lipoaspirates
title_sort advances in adipose derived stem cell harvesting tissue blocks vs lipoaspirates
topic Adipose tissue
adipose-derived stem cells
mesenchymal stem cells
adipocytes
humans
mechanical isolation
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/16583655.2025.2483594
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