Anatomy

Fibroblasts

Connective tissue cells which secrete an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and other macromolecules.

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Connective tissue cells which secrete an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and other macromolecules.

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  • Fibroblast

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fibroblasts. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005347. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005347
  2. Fibroblasts. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibroblast
  3. Fibroblasts. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463418