R-954, a bradykinin B1 receptor antagonist, as a potential therapy in a preclinical endometriosis model.

Endometriosis is a gynecological condition characterized by the growth of endometrium-like tissues outside of the uterine cavity. Currently available drugs are efficacious in treating endometriosis-related pain, however it's not a targeted treatment. The aim of this work is to evaluate the effects of R-954, a bradykinin B1 receptor antagonist, in a murine model of endometriosis.

Endometriosis: A Disease with Few Direct Treatment Options.

Endometriosis is a gynecological condition characterized by the growth of endometrium-like tissues inside and outside the pelvic cavity. The evolution of the disease can lead to infertility in addition to high treatment costs. Currently, available medications are only effective in treating endometriosis-related pain; however, it is not a targeted treatment.