Statins Inhibit Monocyte Chemotactic Protein 1 Expression in Endometriosis
Cakmak H, Basar M, Seval-Celik Y, Osteen KG, Duleba AJ, Taylor HS, Lockwood CJ, Arici A. Statins Inhibit Monocyte Chemotactic Protein 1 Expression in Endometriosis. Reproductive Sciences 2012, 19: 572-579. PMID: 22267540, PMCID: PMC3439122, DOI: 10.1177/1933719111430998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCultured endometriotic cellsMonocyte chemotactic protein-1 expressionChemotactic protein-1 expressionMCP-1 productionEndometriotic cellsProtein-1 expressionEndometriotic implantsMouse modelMCP-1 messenger RNA expressionExerts anti-inflammatory effectsAnti-inflammatory effectsEffect of statinsAnti-inflammatory propertiesMCP-1 expressionMevalonate pathwayDose-dependent inhibitionNude mouse modelMessenger RNA expressionDose-dependent mannerEctopic endometriumEndometrial cellsPeritoneal surfaceStatinsPotential treatmentInhibitory effect