Fibroblast

Fibroblast
Details
LocationConnective tissue
FunctionExtracellular matrix and collagen creation
Identifiers
Latinfibroblastus
MeSHD005347
THH2.00.03.0.01002
FMA63877
Anatomical terms of microanatomy

A fibroblast is a type of biological cell typically with a spindle shape[1] that synthesizes the extracellular matrix and collagen,[2] produces the structural framework (stroma) for animal tissues, and plays a critical role in wound healing.[3] Fibroblasts are the most common cells of connective tissue in animals.

  1. ^ Murray, Lynne A.; Knight, Darryl A.; Laurent, Geoffrey J. (2009). "Fibroblasts". Asthma and COPD: 193–200. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-374001-4.00015-8.
  2. ^ "Fibroblast". Genetics Home Reference. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2014-05-05. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
  3. ^ "Fibroblasts". Retrieved 16 August 2018.

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