They can apparently withstand all sorts of harsh conditions, like nutrient or oxygen deprivation and attack by digestive enzymes. In fact, stress may even activate these cells, which would make them excellent candidates for repairing diseased or damaged tissues.
Stem cells found in liposuctioned fat found to be similar to embryonic: able to differentiate widely, but unusually hardy to stress
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