Fibroblastic reticulum cells in human lymph nodes. An ultrastructural study.

Publication/Presentation Date

8-1-1983

Abstract

The ultrastructural characteristics of the fibroblastic reticulum cell (FRC) in human reactive lymph nodes, which were studied electron microscopically, indicate a myofibroblastic cell with unique properties. Its contractile element is probably useful in controlling the volume of the lymph node and possibly in the movement of antigens and antibodies. The FRC may also play a role in other immunologic functions and seems to be preponderant in some lymphomas.

Volume

107

Issue

8

First Page

418

Last Page

422

ISSN

0003-9985

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

6688169

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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