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Human adipose tissue-resident monocytes exhibit an endothelial-like phenotype and display angiogenic properties.
Stem cell research & therapy - 14 Apr 2014
Navarro Amparo, Marín Severiano, Riol Nicasia, Carbonell-Uberos Francisco, Miñana María Dolores
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INTRODUCTION: Adipose tissue has the unique property of expanding throughout adult life, and angiogenesis is required for its growth. However, endothelial progenitor cells contribute minimally to neovascularization. Because myeloid cells have proven to be angiogenic, and monocytes accumulate in expanding adipose tissue, they might contribute to vascularization. METHODS: The stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells...
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