Deletion of CD36 reduces localization of CD45 and CD68-positive inflammatory cells within the contusion following SCI. The mean area within the injury heterodomain positive for the hematopoietic markers CD45 (red, E, G) and CD68 (pink, F, H) were significantly reduced by 3 and 7 dpi (***p < 0.001, *p < 0.05) in CD36−/− mice. Laminin (blue) and LEA (green) are shown (A–D). Data are means ± SEM (WT, n = 4; CD36−/−, n = 4 per timepoint). Bars = 500 μm.