Hyalocyte
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Hyalocytes, also known as vitreous cells, are cells of the vitreous body of the eye
. Hyalocytes occur in the peripheral part of the vitreous body, and may produce hyaluronic acid and collagen
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Human eye
The human eye is an organ which reacts to light for several purposes. As a conscious sense organ, the eye allows vision. Rod and cone cells in the retina allow conscious light perception and vision including color differentiation and the perception of depth...
. Hyalocytes occur in the peripheral part of the vitreous body, and may produce hyaluronic acid and collagen
Collagen
Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins found in animals, especially in the flesh and connective tissues of mammals. It is the main component of connective tissue, and is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content...
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