Granulation Tissue - Structure

Structure

Granulation tissue is composed of tissue matrix supporting a variety of cell types, most of which can be associated with one of the following functions:

  • formation of extracellular matrix,
  • operation of the immune system, or
  • vascularisation.

An excess of granulation tissue (caro luxurians) is informally referred to as "proud flesh."

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