The H&E staining of atherosclerosis in the three groups.

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<p>Legend: Magnifications: ×200(A–C2), ×400(C3). A: Normal aorta intima in group 1. B1–B2: Atherosclerotic plaque in group 2. The endothelial cells shed, numerous foam cells and cholesterol crystal (B1); cell necrosis and calcium deposition (B2). C1–C3: Atherosclerotic plaque in group 3. plaques with thin fibrous caps and big lipid cores (C1), the discontinuous fiber cap (C2), inflammatory cells (C3).</p