Stem cells from fat

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(WASHINGTON) – " Bone marrow is a leading source of adult stem cells, which are

increasingly used for research and therapeutic interventions, but extracting the

cells is an arduous and often painful process. Now, researchers have found

evidence that fat tissue, known as adipose tissue, may be a promising new source

of valuable and easy-to-obtain regenerative cells called hematopoietic stem and

progenitor cells (HSPCs), according to a study prepublished online in Blood, the

official journal of the American Society of Hematology. "

" Previous research has found that adipose tissue contains many different types

of adult stem cells. In this study, researchers hypothesized that the adipose

tissue might be a valuable alternative source of HSPCs as an extramedullary

tissue but questioned whether the tissue could provide a sufficient quantity of

cells to be used for research and therapeutic purposes. "

Reporters who wish to receive a copy of the study or arrange an interview with

Dr. Koh may contact Irelan at 202-776-0544 or pirelan@....

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" The American Society of Hematology (www.hematology.org) is the world’s largest

professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders.

Its mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and

prevention of disorders affecting blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic,

hemostatic, and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care,

education, training, and advocacy in hematology. ASH provides Blood: The Vital

Connection (www.bloodthevitalconnection.org), a credible online resource

addressing bleeding and clotting disorders, anemia, and cancer. The official

journal of ASH is Blood (www.bloodjournal.org), the most cited peer-reviewed

publication in the field, which is available weekly in print and online. "

http://www.hematology.org/News/2010/4838.aspx

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Lottie Duthu