Regulatory T-cells: New Discovery in Pain Reduction
Creatrip Team
a year ago
A study by UCSF has found that regulatory T-cells, a type of white blood cell, not only suppress inflammation but also directly reduce pain by acting on nerve cells. This pain reduction effect was observed only in female mice, suggesting potential new treatments for chronic pain disorders in women. The research, published in 'Science,' indicates that these immune cells can directly stimulate pain receptors in the nervous system, with the involvement of female hormones like estrogen in activating this function. This discovery highlights a mechanism where regulatory T-cells play a doctoral role, unlike their more warrior-like known activities in fighting infections.
