fibroblast
Noun
Meaning
a cell from which connective tissue develops
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As a coated pit has a life of about a minute before it buds into the cell, a fibroblast takes up its surface by this route about once every 16 minutes.
A new study reveals the key role of different types of fibroblast cells in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), opening up a new avenue for research into treatment of the disease.
In other words, the strength and organization of the fibers is increased and the production of fibroblast collagen is increased when the ligament has been bio-integrated with polyNaSS.
Human ES cells are grown on a feeder layer of mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) and require the presence of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF or FGF-2).
Regulation of microtubule dynamics Post-translational modifications Image of a fibroblast cell containing fluorescently labeled actin (red) and microtubules (green).
Collagen constitutes one to two percent of muscle tissue, and accounts for 6% of the weight of strong, tendinous muscles. citation The fibroblast is the most common cell that creates collagen.