Reticular cell

Not to be confused with reticulocyte.
Reticular cell
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Identifiers
Latin Cellula reticularis~cells
Code TH H2.00.03.0.01004

Anatomical terminology

A reticular cell is a type of fibroblast that synthesizes type III collagen and uses it to produce reticular fibers. The cell surrounds the fibers with its cytoplasm, isolating it from other tissue components and cells.[1]Reticular cells provide structural support, since they produce and maintain the thin networks of fibres that are a framework for most lymphoid organs.

They are found in many tissues including the spleen, lymph nodes and lymph nodules. They also direct B cells and T cells to specific regions within the tissue.

References

  1. ↑ Radivoj V. Krstic (14 March 2013). Human Microscopic Anatomy: An Atlas for Students of Medicine and Biology. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 100. ISBN 978-3-662-02676-2.
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