Macrophage Heterogeneity and Plasticity: Impact of Macrophage Biomarkers on Atherosclerosis

Figure 1

Features of monocytes and macrophages. (a) Classic monocyte. (b) Classic macrophage. Both classic monocytes and classic macrophages play essential roles in innate immune responses, expressing an ample variety of receptors that modulate their activation.

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