foam cell structure

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Foam cell. Cell structure Royalty Free Stock Photo

Foam cell, macrophage cells that contain lipid droplets Royalty Free Stock Photo

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Structure of the foam cell. Foam cell is a swollen macrophage filled with lipid inclusions. This cell serve as the hallmark of early stage atherosclerotic lesion formation. Cholesterol-loaded cells foam cells make plaque unstable, leading to heart attacks and strokes.