The type of cell that normally lives in the dermis and produces collagen molecules in that location.
Cell found in the skin and elsewhere, which has secretions that give skin its toughness and elasticity.
Common cell type, found in connective tissue, that secretes an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and other macromolecules. Migrates and proliferates readily in wound repair and in tissue culture.
Connective tissue cells which secrete an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and other macromolecules.
A fibroblast is a cell in connective tissue that secretes material for the extracellular matrix. Defined as key term in Introduction to Biology 3.12.8 The cytomembrane system delivers digestive enzymes to lysosomes
( fy-broh-blast) A type of cell in loose connective tissue that secretes the protein ingredients of the extracellular fibers.
connective tissue cell that synthesizes collagen.
An epithelial cell precursor.
Common cell type found in connective tissue. Secretes an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and other extracellular matrix macromolecules. Migrates and proliferates readily in wounded tissue and in tissue culture.
Basic cell making up the dermis. Produces the matrix composed of collagen, elastin, and glycoaminoglycosans (GAGs) Grow factors - Polypeptides which include the cytokines control the growth and maintenance of all body components. Keratinocyte - The basal layer of the epidermis is composed of these immortal cells. Known as corneocyte as they differentiate and begin transformation to stratum corneum.
Cells produced by the body which manufacture collagen, the protein that gives tensile strength to wounds. A common error is to use povidine iodine, betadine and alcohol on wounds, all of which kill fibroblasts and so delay healing.
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a mesenchyme cell which produces collagen to make connective tissue, blood, bone and cartilage.
cell producing connective tissue; a large flat cell that secretes the proteins that form collagen and elastic fibers and the substance between the cells of connective tissue.
(FI-bro-blahst) A large cell in connective tissue that manufactures much of the extracellular material.
a connective tissue cell found throughout the body.
Cells of spindle or irregular shape responsible for fibre formation.
a cell from which connective tissue develops
a resident cell of connective tissue.
Characteristic cell type of the connective tissue.
A type of relatively undifferentiated cell found in many parts of the body involved primarily in wound healing. Fibroblasts are relatively easy to grow in cell culture and often are used for this purpose.
This type of cell is comprised of connective tissues and the supportive matrix of the skin by the secretion of connective tissue proteins, such as collagen and elastin. Back to glossary index
FI-bro-blast A connective tissue cell that secretes collagen and elastin. 594
Spindle shaped connective tissue cell which secretes collagen.
A proliferating precursor cell of the mature differentiated fibrocyte, which has a "spindle" like appearance, and is found in the connective tissue in association with collagen.
A common type of connective-tissue cell that secretes collagen and other components of the extracelluar matrix. It migrates and proliferates during wound healing and in tissue culture.
is the nucleus cell responsible to manufacture the cells and enzymes of the body's immune system.
Any cell or corpuscle from which connective tissue is developed. Fibroblasts produce collagen and elastin.
A term applied to a cell of connective tissue that is separated from similar cells by some degree of matrix material; fibroblasts secrete elastin and collagen protein fibers. PICTURE
Spindle-shaped cells that provide important structural properties in many tissues. They are very useful for genetic manipulation e.g. to produce growth factors.
a cell which produces the collagen fibers that make up connective tissue.
connective tissue cell which secretes collagen and other substances.
A connective-tissue cell that secretes proteins and especially molecular collagen from which the extracellular fibrillar matrix of connective tissue forms.
a cell that makes the structural fibers and ground substance of connective tissue. Fibroblasts, for example, make collagen and the other elements of human dermis (skin). The tissue portion of Anginera is comprised on human fibroblast cells.
A dermal cell responsible for the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
A stellate (star-shaped) or spindle-shaped cell with cytoplasmic processes present in connective tissue, capable of forming collagen fibers. (SMD)
fibrilla - a fibre, filament]. A cell found in ordinary connective tissue that produces fibres.
A type of cell in connective tissue that secretes proteins, including collagen.
a precursor to the formation of collagen, elastic fibres and intercellular substance of areolar connective tissue.
A connective tissue cell that makes and secretes collagen proteins.
cells which form the various fibers (collagen, elatin, reticulum) in connective tissue in the body.
A large, flat cell that secretes most of the matrix (extracellular) material of the areolar and dense connective tissues.
Protein that forms cell-producing connective tissues.
A cell ubiquitous in connective tissue that makes and secretes collagen.
A common type of cell than appears in connective tissue; often used in cell culture experiments.
Cells that give rise to part of the connective tissue.
Cell which secetes the fibers and ground substance of connective tissue
A fibroblast is a type of cell that synthesizes and maintains the extracellular matrix of many animal tissues. Fibroblasts provide a structural framework (stroma) for many tissues, and play a critical role in wound healing. They are the most common cells of connective tissue in animals.