STEM CELL THERAPY FOR WEIGHT LOSS

摘要

Disclosed are methods, cells, and compositions of matter useful for the treatment of obesity, including but not limited to, diminishment of rate of weight gain, maintenance of body weight, or induction of weight loss. The invention teaches particular administration of various cell populations, including mononuclear cells from adipose tissue, in order to directly induce weight loss or activate biological pathways whose effects culminate in weight loss. The invention may also be utilized within the context of existing weight loss programs in order to augment their efficacy.