Myrrh ameliorates endometriosis by enhancing ER stress‑related apoptotic cell death

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Bosung Kim, Cho Mj, Jung Ho Han, Jung-Sook Jin, Sung-Jin Bae, Yunju Jo, Dongryeol Ryu, Yerim Joo, Seon Kim, Jongkil Joo, Inhye Kim, Ki‐Tae Ha
DOI: 10.3892/etm.2026.13080
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Abstract

, which was validated by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR. Treatment with tauroursodeoxycholic acid, an ER stress inhibitor, was found to abolish myrrh-induced cytotoxicity. Overall, these findings suggest that myrrh inhibits the growth of endometrial foci by inducing ER stress and subsequent apoptosis. Therefore, myrrh may be a potential therapeutic candidate for endometriosis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Endometriosis Research and Treatment Pharmacological Effects of Medicinal Plants Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine
Publisher
Spandidos Publications
Volume
31
Issue
4
Pages
1–14
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN