fibroblast
noun
fi·bro·blast
ˈfī-brə-ˌblast 
ˈfi-
: a connective-tissue cell of mesenchymal origin that secretes proteins and especially molecular collagen from which the extracellular fibrillar matrix of connective tissue forms
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The most abundant protein in the body, collagen is made by fibroblasts.
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
Research also suggests that exposure to infrared radiation may help boost natural production of collagen and elastin by stimulated fibroblasts, leading to plumper, smoother skin, and as a treatment for photoaging.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2023
That's because collagen comes from a type of cell called a fibroblast, which is responsible for producing connective tissue and making collagen.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2023
In the synovium is a type of cell called a fibroblast.
—Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023
Dermal fibroblasts are cells that repair the skin after injury.2021
8.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 10 Sep. 2023
The method is also only compatible at the moment with certain cells such as fibroblasts.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Aug. 2023
Scientists theorize the surge in fibroblasts is caused by immune system substances involved in the overactive inflammation of RA.
—Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023
That allows the fibroblasts to invade the cartilage and begin destroying it.
—Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023
Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
Research also suggests that exposure to infrared radiation may help boost natural production of collagen and elastin by stimulated fibroblasts, leading to plumper, smoother skin, and as a treatment for photoaging.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2023
That's because collagen comes from a type of cell called a fibroblast, which is responsible for producing connective tissue and making collagen.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2023
In the synovium is a type of cell called a fibroblast.
—Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023
Dermal fibroblasts are cells that repair the skin after injury.2021
8.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 10 Sep. 2023
The method is also only compatible at the moment with certain cells such as fibroblasts.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Aug. 2023
Scientists theorize the surge in fibroblasts is caused by immune system substances involved in the overactive inflammation of RA.
—Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023
That allows the fibroblasts to invade the cartilage and begin destroying it.
—Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023
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fibroblast
noun
fi·bro·blast
ˈfīb-rə-ˌblast also ˈfib-
: a connective-tissue cell of mesenchymal origin that secretes proteins and especially molecular collagen from which the extracellular fibrillar matrix of connective tissue forms
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