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fibroblast [′fī·brə‚blast] (histology) A stellate connective tissue cell found in fibrous tissue. Also known as a fibrocyte. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Fibroblasts exhibited > 90% arrest of progression from [G. The scientists start by taking immature cells called fibroblasts from a patient's skin and growing sheets of the cells in lab dishes. Physiologically, the final phase of wound healing involves the fibroblasts (fibroblasts produce collagen) converting to myofibroblasts to become contractile forces, and epitheliatisation, the laying down of skin cells to complete wound closure. |
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