Review
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World J Radiol. Aug 28, 2012; 4(8): 353-371
Published online Aug 28, 2012. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v4.i8.353
Figure 1
Figure 1 Scheme of the thin fibrous cap atheroma. Main cellular components characterizing atherosclerotic plaque formation and destabilization are illustrated as well as biological and morphological features occurring in vulnerable plaque. SMCs: Smooth muscle cells; LDL: Low density lipoprotein; MMPs: Matrix metalloproteases.