Term: fibroblast collagen biosynthetic process
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Name: fibroblast
Synonyms: fibroblasts
Definition: A connective tissue cell which secretes an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and other macromolecules.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009026]
Name: collagen biosynthetic process
Synonyms: collagen anabolism, collagen biosynthesis, collagen formation, collagen synthesis
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of collagen, any of a group of fibrous proteins of very high tensile strength that form the main component of connective tissue in animals. Collagen is highly enriched in glycine (some regions are 33% glycine) and proline, occurring predominantly as 3-hydroxyproline (about 20%).
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0032964]    QuickGO    AmiGO