Atherosclerotic Mouse Aorta (IMAGE)
Caption
This is a cross section of an aorta from a mouse that was fed a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet, which accelerates the build-up of plaque. The large red plaque on the inside of the aorta was labeled with oil based stain, which highlights lipids.
Credit
Dr. Dalia Gaddis, La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology
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