Stromal vascular fraction

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

Stromal vascular fraction is the name given to a portion of tissue extracted by enzymes from microfragmented fat.

What is special about stromal vascular fraction?

This particular extract - stromal vascular fraction - contains mesenchymal signalling cells (MSCs) and pericytes, which are valuable in regenerating body tissues and used in various techniques of regenerative orthopaedics.