pericytes

[pericyte, pericyte-like cell, pericyte-like cells]

Pericytes, called also perithelial cells or pericapillary cells, are specialized contractile mesenchymal cells of mesodermal origin that differ from smooth muscle cells or endothelial cells found in blood vessels. For a discussion of origin, morphology, location, function, and other aspects of pericyte biology see also: Díaz-Flores (2009) and Dore-Duffy and Cleary (2011).

Older and less frequently used terms for pericytes found in the anatomical literature are Rouget cells, Marchand cells, adventitial cells, deep cells, ... ... ... ... ... Subscribe to continue reading! ... ...