Synoviocytes

Cells on the luminal surface of the SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE. Type A synoviocytes are MACROPHAGES responsible for waste removal from the joint cavity. Fibroblast-like type B synoviocytes are involved in production of joint matrix constituents (e.g., HYALURONAN; COLLAGEN; and FIBRONECTIN).

Year introduced: 2017

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Tree Number(s): A11.329.835

MeSH Unique ID: D000070918

Entry Terms:

• Synoviocyte

Previous Indexing:

• Synovial Fluid (1971-2016)
• Synovial Membrane (1971-2016)

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Synoviocytes