β-catenin signaling inhibitors ICG-001 and C-82 improve fibrosis in preclinical models of endometriosis

Sci Rep. 2019 Dec 27;9(1):20056. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-56302-4.

Abstract

Endometriosis exhibits unique characteristics, such as fibrosis, resistance to apoptosis, and promotion of cell proliferation; however, its pathophysiology is not fully understood. Recurrence rates after treatment are high, and the progression risk continues until menopause; hence, more effective therapy for endometriosis is needed. CREB-binding protein (CBP)/β-catenin signaling inhibitors have demonstrated antifibrogenetic effects in liver, lung, and skin diseases. The present study evaluated the effects of two CBP/β-catenin signaling inhibitors, ICG-001 and C-82, on the progression of endometriosis using endometriotic cyst stromal cells from the ovary and normal endometrial stromal cells from the uterus. ICG-001 was also evaluated in a mouse model. ICG-001 and C-82 inhibited cell proliferation, fibrogenesis, and cell migration, and promoted apoptosis in vitro. ICG-001 inhibited the growth of endometriotic lesions in the mouse model. CBP/β-catenin signaling plays an important role in the pathophysiology of endometriosis. Inhibiting the CBP/β-catenin signal can be a therapeutic target for endometriosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / therapeutic use*
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Endometriosis / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Piperazines / therapeutic use*
  • Pyrimidinones / therapeutic use*
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects*
  • beta Catenin / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • beta Catenin / metabolism

Substances

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic
  • C82 compound
  • CTNNB1 protein, human
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring
  • ICG 001
  • Piperazines
  • Pyrimidinones
  • beta Catenin