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What is a Fibroblast? 

March 26, 2011 by Dr. Marc Darrow, M.D.  
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A fibroblast is a “healing” cell. The most common cell found in connective tissue. They secrete collagen proteins that are used to build and maintain cell framework in connective tissue.

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From http://www.fibroblast.org/
Connective tissue is one of four main types of tissue in the body. The others are epithelial, muscle, and nervous tissue. Connective tissue is a fibrous tissue made largely of collagen, the most abundant protein in mammals. There are many kinds of connective tissue. These include, loose, dense, elastic, reticular, and adipose connective tissue.
We will discuss a rotator cuff tear in another post. In addition, there are embryonic connective tissues, as well as specialized connective tissues, which include bone, cartilage, and blood.

Written by Dr. Marc Darrow, M.D.

To Learn More Call 1-800-REHAB10. As one of the leading prolotherapy practicioners, Dr. Marc Darrow, M.D. developed the Prolotherapy Institute to educate patients, their caregivers and the medical community about the benefits of Prolotherapy. Dr. Marc Darrow is a Board Certified Physiatrist specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, where he trained, and teaches Prolotherapy to the doctors in their residency training.

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