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Can stem cells be stored for a long time and used?

By 2025-06-02March 10th, 9No Comments
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Regarding stem cell (SVF) fat grafting these days

Interest has increased significantly.

Especially

Store the stem cells (SVF),

Will I be able to take it out and use it when needed?

I often get asked this question.

For such storage technology to become a reality,

One important premise is required.

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as soon as

Even long-term stored stem cells

"I wonder if he is still alive?"

This is the problem.

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In a recent study

I have clearly presented the answer to this question.

Derived from adipose tissue

SVF (stromal vascular fraction) cells

Short-term (2 months) vs. Long-term (12~13 years)

When stored,

What differences exist in survival rate and function

It is a comparison.

These interesting experimental results,

I will explain it easily for you in today's Seongchelin Guide.

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What are stem cells (SVF)?

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SVF is a collection of cells extracted from adipose tissue,

Stem cells (ADSC)as well as

Vascular cells, immune cells, fibroblasts Etc

It contains various cells.

These cells cooperate with each other

Tissue regeneration and recoveryBecause it helps,

Rather than a single stem cell

It is known to have high therapeutic efficacy.

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In other words, SVF is used for breast fat grafting, skin regeneration, wound healing, etc.

It is the core of various stem cell (SVF) therapies.

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Experimental Design: S-SVF vs L-SVF

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In this study

Fat tissue obtained during liposuction surgeryin

After separating the SVF,

We stored them divided into the following two conditions.

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– S-SVF: SVF stored for 2 months (short-term)

– L-SVF: SVF stored for 12–13 years (long-term)

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Each group collected SVF from 6 donors, and

After thawing

Cell viability, stem cell activity, differentiation ability, wound healing effect

We compared the backs.

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Cell survival rate comparison results

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First, the results of measuring the survival rate of cells immediately after thawing:

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– S-SVF survival rate: Average 75.33%

– L-SVF survival rate: average 62.11%

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There was a decrease in survival rate of about 13%, and

This was a statistically significant difference (p < 0.0001), meaning that if cells are stored for a long time

It means that some damage is unavoidable.

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But the important thing is,

Even after more than 12 years More than half are still alive and

The point is that the functionality is also maintained.

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How long was the stem cell function maintained?

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An indicator of the 'youth' of stem cells

Colony forming units도

Measured.

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– S-SVF: Average 58

– L-SVF: Average 31.5

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As expected, long-term stored cells have proliferative capacity or

Stem cell markers (CD44, CD90, etc.)

Although the expression has decreased,

Its function as a stem cell has still been confirmed.

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What is truly important is the effectiveness of the treatment.

Researchers S-SVF, L-SVF,

And to the control group that received no injections

Inject cells into each mouse's wound

Wound healing speedWe compared.

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– S-SVF: Formation of the fastest and thickest new skin (new flesh)

– L-SVF: Although it showed a clearly faster recovery than the control group,

Slightly slower than S-SVF

– Control group: There are clear limitations to natural recovery alone.

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In other words, long-term stored SVF is also clinically

Maintaining a meaningful recovery effect

I was doing it.

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this is

Even stem cells stored for over 10 years

It can be used sufficiently

This is an example that proves that.

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The Realization of Cell Banking

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Source: SC301 Clinic Website

This study Stem cell storage technology,

In other words, it clearly demonstrates the clinical potential of cell banking.

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Especially Fat cells harvested when young and healthy를

If you keep it for the future,

When needed later

Reuse highly regenerative cellsThat can be

It means the era is coming.

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However, there are also points to note.

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– Storage conditions: –196°C liquid nitrogen,

Maintaining a constant temperature

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– Preservative solution: Protective agents such as DMSO

Cell damage must be minimized

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– Post-thawing treatment: Fast and accurate cleaning and

Cultivation is required

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To increase the survival rate of fat grafts

Latest storage technology and procedure protocols은

It is being continuously researched.

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Fat cells do not stop at simply 'storing,'

After the actual transplant

Maximizing graft survival rate and regenerative powerIn a way that is possible

It must be managed.

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to finish

If you store stem cells for a long time

Are you worried that the effectiveness might decrease?

This study provides results that alleviate such concerns.

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Even after 12 years, more than half of the cells are still alive, and

It actually helped with wound healing.

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However, since survival rate and function decrease somewhat

If possible, harvest and store when you are young and healthy.is

It is important.

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Why not start preparing your cells for the future right now?

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If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment.

Next time too, easy and fun

I'll be back with a story about plastic surgery.

Thank you for reading!

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references

Inafuku, N., Sowa, Y., Kishida, T., Sawai, S., Ntege, E. H., Numajiri, T., Yamamoto, K., Shimizu, Y., & Mazda, O. (2025). Investigation of the stemness and wound-healing potential of long-term cryopreserved stromal vascular fraction cells. Regenerative Therapy, 29, 128–139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reth.2025.02.004

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