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Alcohol at moderate levels inhibits SAA1-induced endothelial activation via both Notch-dependent and Notch-independent mechanisms. Maintenance of endothelium by alcohol in a non-activated state would be expected to preserve vessel homeostasis and protect against atherosclerosis development.
