Fibroblast
| Fibroblast | |
|---|---|
NIH/3T3 Fibroblasts in cell culture | |
| Details | |
| Location | Connective tissue |
| Function | Extracellular matrix and collagen creation |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | fibroblastus |
| MeSH | D005347 |
| TH | H2.00.03.0.01002 |
| FMA | 63877 |
| 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.
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