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GlossaryFibroblasts (fibrocytes)

specialized cells that produce and maintain connective tissue

Fibroblasts are specialized cells found in connective tissue that play a crucial role in wound healing and tissue repair. They produce and maintain the extracellular matrix, which provides structural support to tissues, and are essential for the synthesis of collagen, a key protein that helps maintain skin elasticity and strength.

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research Bioengineering Skin Using Mechanisms of Regeneration and Repair

202 citations , August 2007 in “Biomaterials”

Artificial skin development has challenges, but new materials and understanding cell behavior could improve tissue repair. Also, certain growth factors and hydrogel technology show promise for advanced skin replacement therapies.

CD4+CD25+FoxP3+ Regulatory Tregs Inhibit Fibrocyte Recruitment and Fibrosis via Suppression of FGF-9 Production in the TGF-β1 Exposed Murine Lung

research CD4+CD25+FoxP3+ Regulatory Tregs Inhibit Fibrocyte Recruitment and Fibrosis via Suppression of FGF-9 Production in the TGF-β1 Exposed Murine Lung

39 citations , May 2014 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

Special immune cells called Tregs can help prevent lung scarring by blocking a specific growth factor.

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