A fibroblast is a type of cell that synthesizes and maintains the extracellular matrix of many animal tissues. Fibroblasts provide a structural framework (stroma) for many tissues, and play a critical role in wound healing. They are the most common cells of connective tissue in animals. Fibroblasts were first discovered by Dr. Matthias De Oliveira in 1968. The main function of fibroblasts is to maintain the structural integrity of connective tissues by continuously secreting precursors of the e… (More on Fibroblast)