
Fibroblast #1

by Science Photo Library
Title
Fibroblast #1
Artist
Science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Fibroblast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of fibroblast cell from loose connective tissue. A fibroblast is a type of cell that is responsible for making the extracellular matrix and collagen.Together, this extracellular matrix and collagen form the structural framework of tissues in animals and plays an important role in tissue repair. Fibroblasts are the main connective tissue cells present in the body. Magnification: x3500 when printed 10 centimetres wide.
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July 27th, 2016
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