RESUMO
AIM: To analyze the effect of curcumin on the expression of transcription factors Twist1, Twist2, E-cadherin and Syndecan-1 in rats with endometriosis. METHODS: Thirty SD rats were randomly divided into five groups: model group, low dose curcumin group (25 mg•kg-1•d-1), medium dose curcumin group (50 mg•kg-1•d-1), high dose curcumin group (100 mg•kg-1•d-1) and gestrinone group (0.5 mg•kg-1•d-1). There were 6 rats in each group, and 5 rats in sham operation group were set up as blank control group. The expression of Twist1, Twist2, E-cadherin and Syndecan-1 was detected by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: Compared with the model group, the ectopic tissue volume of curcumin group and gestrinone group was significantly lower, the difference was statistically significant (P0.05). CONCLUSION: Curcumin can reduce the expression of Twist1, Twist2 and Syndecan-1, increase the expression of E-cadherin, and inhibit the growth of endometrium in the model rats, so as to achieve the purpose of treatment.