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Stem cells collected from fat may have use in anti-aging treatments

17-Feb-2017

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Adult stem cells collected directly from human fat are more stable than other cells.

Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) able to replicate and maintain their stability.

The rate at which these ASCs multiply stays consistent with age.

ASCs are not currently approved for direct use by the Food and Drug Administration.

The study was published in the Stem Cells journal.

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Ivona Percec

Plastic Surgeon at University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Perelman School of Medicine

Medical school of the University of Pennsylvania.

Stem Cells

Scientific journal providing information from all aspects of stem cell biology.

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