PRIMARY STUDY

A Systematic Review of Therapeutic Approaches Used in Experimental Models of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Key Findings:  This systematic review of therapies used in models of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) finds more recently published approaches include using stem cells and plant-derived agents, while novel drug targets including proteinase-activated and purinergic receptors, transient receptor potential channels, microRNAs, and activation of the cannabinoid system.