Foamy Macrophages (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Foamy Macrophages

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When macrophages take up massive amounts of cholesterol they form “foam cells,” characterized by multiple lipid droplets (stained red).

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Image courtesy of Marten Hoeksema, University of Amsterdam

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