Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” and to the use of our report dated May 7, 2008, in the Registration Statement (Form S-1) and related Prospectus of Aldagen, Inc. for the registration of shares of its common stock.
Ernst & Young LLP |
Raleigh, North Carolina
The foregoing consent is in the form that will be signed upon the completion of the reverse stock split described in Note 11 to the financial statements.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP |
Raleigh, North Carolina
May 7, 2008