“…Among the mesenchymal cells, stem cells derived from adipose tissue (ASCs) are interesting candidates for this purpose because they can be obtained in a non-aggressive way, have a privileged immunological profile, are multipotent, and have shown safety in both autologous and allogeneic use, in both experimental and clinical trials in Phases I/IIa, for the treatment of ischemic diseases ( Zuk et al, 2002 ). ASCs can secrete angiogenic, immunomodulatory, and cellular survival factors that have been shown to be effective in the treatment of atherosclerosis and diabetic complications both in animal and human models ( Iwase et al, 2005 ; Shibata et al, 2008 ; Kim et al, 2006 ; Salazar Álvarez et al, 2016 ; Zuk et al, 2002 ). Mesenchymal cells derived from subjects with cardiovascular and diabetic disease are less effective ( Capla et al, 2007 ; Loomans et al, 2004 ; Thum et al, 2007 ).…”