Reticular cell

Not to be confused with reticulocyte or reticular nucleus.

In cellular biology, a reticular cell is a type of fibroblast that synthesizes collagen alpha-1(III) and uses it to produce extracellular reticular fibers. Reticular cells provide structural support, since they produce and maintain the thin networks of fibers that are a framework for most lymphoid organs.

Reticular cell
Details
Function	Collagen synthesis
Identifiers
Latin	cellula reticularis~cells
MeSH	D012155
TH	H2.00.03.0.01004
FMA	62877
Anatomical terms of microanatomy [edit on Wikidata]

Reticular cells are found in many organs, including the spleen, lymph nodes and kidneys. They are also found within tissues, such as lymph nodules. There are different types of reticular cells, including epithelial, mesenchymal, and fibroblastic reticular cells. Fibroblastic reticular cells are involved in directing B cells and T cells to specific regions within the tissue whereas epithelial and mesenchymal reticular cells are associated with certain areas of the brain.

See also

• List of human cell types derived from the germ layers
• Lymph node stromal cell#Fibroblastic reticular cells (FRC)