Where Are Fibrocytes Found?

Fibrocytes are bone marrow-derived, blood-borne cells, which appear to transform in tissues to fibroblasts. They have been described in the liver and have been found to make up a small proportion (on the order of 5% of the total collagen-synthesizing population) of fibrogenic cells.

Are fibrocytes found in loose connective tissue?

Loose connective tissue is characterized by a loose array of collagen strands, which are produced by fibroblasts. The fibroblast nuclei will be elongate.

Where are fibroblasts found in the body?

A fibroblast is a specific type of connective tissue cell that is found in skin and tendons and other tough tissues in the body. It secretes collagen.