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Chronic ethanol consumption may contribute to development of restenosis
August 26th, 2005
A recent report describes ethanol modulation of TNF-alpha biosynthesis and signaling in endothelial cells. According to a study from the United States, "Despite reported cardio-protective effects of low alcohol intake, chronic alcoholism remains a risk factor in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease. Dose-related bimodal effects of alcohol on cardiovascular system might reflect contrasting influences of light versus heavy alcohol consumption on the vascular endothelium." C. Luedemann and colleagues of Tufts University wrote, "Chronic ethanol induced damage to various organs has been linked to the increased release of TNF-alpha (TNF). We have...
Source: Drug Week (2005-08-26)
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