Objective: To explore the possible effect and related mechanism of salviae miltiorrhizae (SM) and ligustrazine in the treatment of urethral scar.
Methods: In vitro cultivation of fibroblasts derived from urethral scar has been developed. The effects of these two medicines on its morphology and proliferation have been detected based on the in vitro culture system.
Results: The spindle cells were found to become elliptical in shape. The two medicines inhibited the proliferation of fibroblasts derived from urethral scar, and this may be resulted from their inhibitive effects on cell division rather than cell necrosis or degradation.
Conclusion: Salviae multiorrhizae and ligustrazine as effective scar inhibitors may have application prospects in the treatment of urethral stricture.