Adipose-Derived Stromal/Stem Cell Response to Tumors and Wounds: Evaluation of Patient Age

Katie M. Hamel, Kara Q. Liimatta, Jorge A. Belgodere, Bruce A. Bunnell, Jeffrey M. Gimble, Elizabeth C. Martin

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Abstract

Tumors were characterized as nonhealing wounds by Virchow in 1858 and Dvorak in 1986. Since then, researchers have analyzed tumors from a new perspective. The parallels between tumorigenesis and physiological wound healing can provide a new framework for developing antitumor therapeutics. One commonality between tumors and wounds is the involvement of the stromal environment, particularly adipose stromal/stem cells (ASCs). ASCs exhibit dual functions, in which they stimulate tumor progression and assist in tissue repair and regeneration. Numerous studies have focused on the role of ASCs in cancer and wound healing, but none to date has linked age, cancer, and wound healing. Furthermore, very few studies have focused on the role of donor-specific characteristics of ASCs, such as age and their role in facilitating ASC behavior in cancer and wound healing. This review article is designed to provide important insights into the impact of donor age on ASC tumor and wound response and their role in facilitating ASC behavior in cancer and wound healing.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)579-592
Number of pages14
JournalStem Cells and Development
Volume31
Issue number19-20
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2022

Keywords

  • adipose-derived stromal/stem cells (ASCs)
  • keloid scars
  • tumor microenvironment (TME)
  • wound healing

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