Fibroblasts meaning

Numerous fibroblasts, together with polyblasts, are visible in the fibrin mass, and the vessels at the periphery of the damaged zone are now seen to be sending out offshoots which assist in the process of absorption.

After five to seven days we find the connective tissue cells taking the principal part in the building up of the new permanent tissue, for at this stage there is an active proliferation of the fibroblasts.

At the same time there is brought about an alteration in the arrangement of the position of the fibroblasts.

Note the disappearance of blood - vessels and that the cellular character has diminished - the fibroblasts having now developed into well- {,„, 200 diam.) FIG.

dermal fibroblasts cultured in vitro onto a bioabsorbable mesh to produce a living, metabolically active tissue.