Macrophage Heterogeneity and Plasticity: Impact of Macrophage Biomarkers on Atherosclerosis

Figure 4

Proatherogenic and Antiatherogenic macrophages. Proatherogenic macrophages include M1 and Mox, whereas antiatherogenic macrophages include M2, M4, M(Hb), and Mhem. Each of these phenotypes varies in regard to associated stimuli and iron management.