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Atherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic progressive vascular disease, which can bring on a threat against the health. The eruption of unstable arteriosclerosis plaques has been linked to heart attacks and strokes. The accumulation of foamy macrophages initiates and evolves atherosclerotic plaques, which can be a good target for identifying vulnerable plaques. CD36 and OPN overexpress in foamy macrophages...