Researchers at Michigan State University found that hormone-regulated immune cells called monocytes play a key role in pain resolution, with higher levels of testosterone in males boosting activity of these cells which produce anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10, leading to faster pain relief compared to females. This discovery could pave the way for new non-opioid treatments targeting this pathway to alleviate chronic pain more effectively across sexes.
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