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Rydén M, Uzunel M, Hård JL, Borgström E, Mold JE, Arner E, Mejhert N, Andersson DP, Widlund Y, Hassan M, Jones CV, Spalding KL, Svahn BM, Ahmadian A, Frisén J, Bernard S, Mattsson J, Arner P
Cell Metab. 22 (3) 408-417 [2015-09-01; online 2015-07-16]
Because human white adipocytes display a high turnover throughout adulthood, a continuous supply of precursor cells is required to maintain adipogenesis. Bone marrow (BM)-derived progenitor cells may contribute to mammalian adipogenesis; however, results in animal models are conflicting. Here we demonstrate in 65 subjects who underwent allogeneic BM or peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplantation that, over the entire lifespan, BM/PBSC-derived progenitor cells contribute ∼10% to the subcutaneous adipocyte population. While this is independent of gender, age, and different transplantation-related parameters, body fat mass exerts a strong influence, with up to 2.5-fold increased donor cell contribution in obese individuals. Exome and whole-genome sequencing of single adipocytes suggests that BM/PBSC-derived progenitors contribute to adipose tissue via both differentiation and cell fusion. Thus, at least in the setting of transplantation, BM serves as a reservoir for adipocyte progenitors, particularly in obese subjects.
PubMed 26190649
DOI 10.1016/j.cmet.2015.06.011
Crossref 10.1016/j.cmet.2015.06.011
pii: S1550-4131(15)00278-8