Chondrocytes (/ ˈkɒndrəsaɪt, - droʊ -/, [1] from Greek χόνδρος (chondros) 'cartilage' and κύτος (kytos) 'cell') are the only cells found in healthy cartilage. They produce and maintain the …

Apr 17, 2023 · Chondrocytes maintain the extracellular matrix (ECM) and produce the cartilage matrix. Surrounded by collagenous fibers, chondrocytes release substances to make cartilage …

Mar 19, 2024 · Chondrocytes are the primary cells found in the extracellular matrix of cartilage. Learn more here at Kenhub!

Jul 20, 2025 · Explore the chondrocyte, the solitary cell that builds cartilage. Its unique, isolated biology is central to joint health and the challenges of tissue repair.

Mar 16, 2025 · Chondrocytes exhibit remarkable metabolic adaptation to their avascular environment. They primarily rely on anaerobic glycolysis for energy production, functioning …

A chondrocyte is a specialized cell found within the cartilage tissue of the body. These cells are responsible for the production and maintenance of the extracellular matrix that gives cartilage …

Chondrocytes, which are derived from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells in condensations, serve to both drive the growth of the skeletal elements and to form a scaffold for the …

Jul 10, 2025 · This Review provides an update on chondrocyte heterogeneity in cartilaginous tissues in health, disease and senescence focusing on insights gained from single-cell analyses.

Chondrocytes are highly specialized cells that differentiate from clusters of mesenchymal cells during skeletal embryogenesis. The chondrocyte synthesizes and secretes the components of …

May 28, 2021 · Chondrocytes are the only cell type (accounting for 1%) in cartilage tissue and secrete growth factors and enzymes to regulate extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis. They …