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Fibroblasts
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Definition
: Connective tissue cells which secrete an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and other macromolecules.
Examples
Corneal Keratocytes
;
COS Cells
;
L Cells (Cell Line)
;
3T3 Cells
;
Mesangial Cells
;
Myofibroblasts
Other names
Fibroblast
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
glycosaminoglycan-
stimulating factor
0
*Lymphokines
Fibroblasts.
Clin Immunol Immunopathol 1989;50(1 Pt 1):122
thymocyte-
activating factor, fibroblasts
0
*Cytokines
Fibroblasts
Lymphocyte Activation.
Infect Immun 1987;55(4):947
fibroblast proliferation inhibitor
0
*Glycopeptides
Fibroblasts/drug effects
Lymphokines.
Pharma Action
Growth Inhibitors
Naturwissenschaften 66(5):265;1979