Cell ID: CL0000432

Cell Name: reticular cell

CSI Thresholds:

Select	Context	Threshold
	Overall	6.3710
	Transverse colon + Healthy	26.2554
	Zone of skin	22.7481
	Zone of skin + Healthy	22.7218
	Transverse colon	17.2192
	Large intestine	14.3791
	Lymph node	9.1127
	Small intestine	7.4263
	Large intestine + Healthy	4.8014
	Healthy	4.1601
	Small intestine + Healthy	2.9341
	Lymph node + Healthy	2.9134

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Description: A fibroblast that synthesizes collagen and uses it to produce reticular fibers, thus providing structural support. Reticular cells are found in many organs, including the spleen, lymph nodes and kidneys. Subtypes of reticular cells include epithelial, mesenchymal, and fibroblastic reticular cells. Fibroblastic reticular cells are involved in directing B cells and T cells to specific regions within a tissue, whereas epithelial and mesenchymal reticular cells are associated with certain areas of the brain.

Synonyms: reticulum cell