Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment of a leukodystrophy by administration of an adipose-derived stem cell. Specifically, the present invention relates to the treatment of Krabbe disease with an adipose derived stem cell differentiated to express galactocerebrosidase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of biocompatible materials and adult stem cells. The present invention also provides methods of alleviating or treating bone defects or soft tissue defects using the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for generating an isolated adipose tissue-derived stromal cell exhibiting a low level of immunogenicity. The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for reducing an immune response associated with transplantation by administering the recipient with an amount of adipose tissue-derived stromal cells effective to reduce or inhibit host rejection and/or host versus graft disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment of neural injury and neurodegenerative diseases. Also included in the present invention is the use of adipose tissue derived stromal cells for the treatment of neural injury (stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury) and neurodegeneration (i.e. Parkinson's disease).

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for treating a bone condition. The isolated adipose tissue-derived stromal cell of the invention and products related thereto have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications such as in spinal fusion procedures.

Abstract: The invention provides cells, methods and compositions based upon the use of adipose tissue-derived adult stem cells in the repair of articular cartilage fractures or defects. The invention is useful in providing a treatment of articular cartilage fractures in a clinical setting.

Abstract: The invention is in the area of pleuripotent stem cells generated from adipose tissue-derived stromal cells and uses thereof. In particular, the invention includes isolated adipose tissue derived stromal cells that have been induced to express at least one phenotypic characteristic of a neuronal, astroglial, hematopoietic progenitor, or hepatic cell. The invention also includes an isolated adipocyte tissue-derived stromal cell that has been dedifferentiated such that there is an absence of adipocyte phenotypic markers.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for directing adipose-derived stromal cells cultivated in vitro to differentiate into cells of the chondrocyte lineage are disclosed. The invention further provides a variety of chondroinductive agents which can be used singly or in combination with other nutrient components to induce chondrogenesis in adipose-derived stromal cells either in cultivating monolayers or in a biocompatible lattice or matrix in a three-dimensional configuration. Use of the differentiated chondrocytes for the therapeutic treatment of a number of human conditions and diseases including repair of cartilage in vivo is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is in the area of pleuripotent stem cells generated from adipose tissue-derived stromal cells and uses thereof. In particular, the invention includes isolated adipose tissue derived stromal cells that have been induced to express at least one phenotypic characteristic of a neuronal, astroglial, hematopoietic progenitor, or hepatic cell. The invention also includes an isolated adipocyte tissue-derived stromal cell that has been dedifferentiated such that there is an absence of adipocyte phenotypic markers.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for directing adipose-derived stromal cells cultivated in vitro to differentiate into cells of the chondrocyte lineage are disclosed. The invention further provides a variety of chondroinductive agents which can be used singly or in combination with other nutrient components to induce chondrogenesis in adipose-derived stromal cells either in cultivating monolayers or in a biocompatible lattice or matrix in a three-dimensional configuration. Use of the differentiated chondrocytes for the therapeutic treatment of a number of human conditions and diseases including repair of cartilage in vivo is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is in the area of pleuripotent stem cells generated from adipose tissue-derived stromal cells and uses thereof. In particular, the invention includes isolated adipose tissue derived stromal cells that have been induced to express at least one phenotypic characteristic of a neuronal, astroglial, hematopoietic progenitor, or hepatic cell. The invention also includes an isolated adipocyte tissue-derived stromal cell that has been dedifferentiated such that there is an absence of adipocyte phenotypic markers.