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Fibroblasts

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Fibroblasts
A type of cell found in connective tissue; produces collagen.
Mentioned in: Skin Grafting


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Their job is to 1) detect deficiencies of collagen and elastin fibrils and 2) calibrate fibroblasts (the cells responsible for collagen and elastin production) to 3) jump-start fibroblasts' natural production of collagen and elastin.
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