fibroblast
noun
fi·bro·blast
ˈfī-brə-ˌblast 
ˈfi-
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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In formulating Stem Factor, fibroblasts are also utilized, producing high doses collagen and elastin in the skin.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The function of each wavelength can vary: Red light activates fibroblasts to spur collagen production; red infrared light minimizes pigment production to brighten skin; blue light nixes acne-causing bacteria, clearing congestion.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Skin cells called fibroblasts are uniformly easy to cryopreserve across all species.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 31 July 2024
Radio-frequency devices use heat on deeper tissue to activate fibroblasts.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 18 July 2024
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The function of each wavelength can vary: Red light activates fibroblasts to spur collagen production; red infrared light minimizes pigment production to brighten skin; blue light nixes acne-causing bacteria, clearing congestion.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Skin cells called fibroblasts are uniformly easy to cryopreserve across all species.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 31 July 2024
Radio-frequency devices use heat on deeper tissue to activate fibroblasts.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 18 July 2024
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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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