Where Is the Fibrocyte 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.

What is a fibrocytes in biology?

Fibrocytes are mesenchymal cells that arise from monocyte precursors. They are present in injured organs and have both the inflammatory features of macrophages and the tissue remodelling properties of fibroblasts.