Fasudil Inhibits the Proliferation and Contractility and Induces Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis of Human Endometriotic Stromal Cells: A Promising Agent for the Treatment of Endometriosis

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Context:During the development of endometriotic lesions, excess fibrosis may lead to scarring and to the alterations of tissue function that are the characteristic features of this disease. Enhanced extracellular matrix contractility of endometriotic stromal cells (ECSC) mediated by the mevalonate-Ras homology (Rho)/Rho-associated coiled-coil-forming protein kinase (ROCK) pathway has been shown to contribute to the pathogenesis of endometriosis.