OBJECTIVETo assess the effect of a high specific adenovirus vector-mediated shRNA targeting nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) on cell proliferation of the endometrium of Macaca fascicularis.

METHODSThe adenoviral vector NF-κB-p65-shRNA and the empty vector were separately trasnfected in cultured endometrial cells of Macaca fascicularis. The changes in the expression of the target gene protein and apoptotic proteins, cell proliferation, and cell cycle distribution were observed after the transfection.

RESULTSCompared with the control cells, infection of the endometrial cells with the NF-κB-p65-shRNA adenovirus significantly increased the expression levels of apoptotic proteins, promoted apoptosis of the endometrial cells, and reduced the cells in division?stage.

CONCLUSIONSNF-κB-p65 shRNA adenovirus can effectively promote apoptosis of endometrial cells and inhibit the proliferation of endometrial cells of Macaca fascicularis.