Abstract: Human umbilical cord lining stem cells that are capable of differentiating into cells of the mesodermal lineage and ectodermal lineage are described, as well as methods of isolating, expanding, culturing, and cryopreserving such cells.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for promoting tissue regeneration, particularly skin regeneration, with adipose-derived stem cells are provided. Additionally methods and compositions for promoting tissue regeneration with adipose-derived stem cell side population cells are provided. The adipose-derived cells are administered in a tissue regenerating effect amount optionally with a bioactive agent. Additionally the adipose derived cells can be autologous or syngeneic.

Abstract: Adult human gonadal stem cells that are capable of differentiating into cells of the mesodermal lineage and ectodermal lineage are described.

Abstract: Therapeutically programmed cells and methods for making such cells are provided. Therapeutically programmed cells are stem cells which have been matured such that they represent either a more differentiated state or a less differentiated state after contact with stimulatory factors. The therapeutically reprogrammed cells are suitable for cellular regenerative therapy and have the potential to differentiate into more committed cell lineages. Additionally, hybrid stem cells suitable for therapeutic reprogramming and cellular regenerative therapy are provided.