Mesenchymaly cells captured under a fluorescence microscope using the Jenoptik C14+ microscope camera.
All connective tissue is derived from mesenchymal cells. These cells are identified by their star shape, small amount of cytoplasm, and large oval nucleus with prominent nucleoli. There is also a large amount of space surrounding the cells. This is cellular material is predominantly made up of hyaluronic acid and fine reticular fibers.
