Reticular fiber facts for kids

A liver biopsy stained with a reticulin stain demonstrating a normal hepatic plate thickness and mild steatosis.

Reticular fibers, reticular fibres or reticulin is a type of fiber in connective tissue composed of type III collagen secreted by reticular cells. Reticular fibers crosslink to form a fine meshwork (reticulin). This network acts as a supporting mesh in soft tissues such as liver, bone marrow, and the tissues and organs of the lymphatic system.

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In Spanish: Fibra reticular para niños