ADIPOSE DERIVED ADULT STROMAL CELLS EXHIBITING CHARACTERISTICS OF ENDOTHELIAL CELLS

摘要

The present invention encompasses an adipose-derived adult stromal (ADAS) ce ll exhibiting at least one characteristic of a pre-endothelial cell and/or an endothelial cell. The present invention also encompasses compositions and methods for generating an adipose-derived adult stromal to exhibit at least one characteristic of a pre-endothelial cell and/or an endothelial cell. Methods for using the cells in vascular transplantation, tissue engineering, regulation of angiogenesis, vasculogenesis, and the treatment of numerous disorders including heart disease are also included.