Number of specimens positive for macrophages, CRP, MAC, and oxLDL in relation to the different plaque components
| Macrophages (n = 54) | CRP (n = 48) | MAC (n = 54) | oxLDL (n = 48) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *p<0.05 compared with media; †p<0.05 compared with fibrocellular tissue; ‡p<0.05 compared with neointima. | ||||
| CRP, C reactive protein; MAC, membrane attack complex; oxLDL, oxidised low density lipoprotein. | ||||
| Fibrous tissue | 53/54* | 44/54 | 47/48* | 47/48* |
| Neointima | 25/31† | 12/29† | 22/25 | 22/25 |
| Atheroma | 49/50*‡ | 38/50‡ | 37/44† | 39/42* |
| Media | 4/14†‡ | 5/8 | 6/10† | 4/10†‡ |