| abstract |
Stem cells, e.g. HSC and MSC-like stem cells, present in adipose tissue are used to treat diseases and disorders that would benefit from a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Methods of treating patients include processing adipose tissue to deliver a concentrated amount of stem cells obtained from the adipose tissue to a patient. The methods may be practiced in a closed system so that the stem cells are not exposed to an external environment prior to being administered to a patient. Accordingly, in a preferred method, cells present in adipose tissue are placed directly into a recipient along with such additives necessary to promote, engender or support a therapeutic renal benefit. |