Review Article

Culture and Use of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Phase I and II Clinical Trials

Table 1

Features of bone-marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs).

FeatureMSCsADSCs

Tissue samplingAdultAdult
General anesthesiaLocal anesthesia
Cell purification processNo proteolytic digestionProteolytic digestion, generate different cell subsets
PhenotypeCD49a, CD73, CD90, CD105 CD271 and negative for CD34CD49a, CD73, CD90, CD105 (CD271?) and CD34 in early passage
Frequency (CFU-Fs)0.0050.05
PotencyHematopoietic support Classic mesenchymal lineage (adipo-, chondro- and osteogenesis) Immunosuppressive properties Precommitted towards osteogenesis (cultured MSCs)Hematopoietic support Classic mesenchymal lineage (adipo-, chondro- and osteogenesis) Immunosuppressive properties Precommitted towards adipogenesis Good angiogenic potential

CFU-F: colony-forming unit-fibroblasts.