Annual Meeting Abstract
Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Platelet-Rich Plasma: inputs for Regenerative Medicine treating Osteoarthritis.in Clinical trials
Author(s): Rubina Ghani
Introduction: In the last few decades, thousands of patients have benefited from platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapies, emerging as a safe alternative in many different medical fields. The use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in medicine has become increasingly more widespread during the last decade. Regenerative medicine and tissue engineering have the aim of restoring function due to tissue damage or organ failure. This goal can be achieved either by stimulating endogenous stem cells or by providing exogenous stem cells along with growth factors. Among the different sources and types of stem cells, particular attention has been given to adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (ADSCs). The use of ADSCs as source of adult stem cells offers numerous advantages: the collection technique is easier and less invasive than with bone marrow; these stem cells show a high.. View More»