Capsaicin inhibits proliferation of endometriotic cells in vitro

Treatment of immortalized stromal-like and epithelial-like endometriotic cells with capsaicin resulted in inhibition of proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner. In addition, endometriotic cells are more sensitive to capsaicin treatment than immortalized endometrial cells, suggesting that capsaicin may be an admissible drug candidate for treating endometriosis. Copyright (C) 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel.