Fibrocyte

Circulating mesenchymal cells with characteristics of both fibroblasts and hematopoietic cells, involved in wound healing, inflammation, and fibrosis.

Key Functions:

• Migrates to sites of tissue injury.
• Contributes to wound repair and scar formation.
• Produces collagen and other extracellular matrix components.
• Involved in immune responses and inflammation.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Fibroblast (shares characteristics with)
• Immune System (involved in)
• Wound Healing (involved in)
• Collagen (produces)