Stromal Vascular Fraction: A Review of Its Biology and Applications

 

Stromal vascular fraction (SVF) is a term used to describe the heterogeneous population of cells found in the adipose tissue of mammals. The SVF includes various cell types, including adipocytes, preadipocytes, endothelial cells, pericytes, fibroblasts, and immune cells. In recent years, the SVF has gained increasing attention as a source of cells for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering applications.