Posts Tagged ‘prolactin’
Nociceptors Function Differently in Males versus Females – Whether in Mice, Monkeys, or People
A new study in multiple species reveals sex differences in prolactin and orexin B sensitization of nociceptors. The novel finding may help to explain sex differences in the prevalence of many chronic pain disorders – and migraine, too.
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The new approach paves the way for a better understanding of prolactin in female-predominant conditions, including migraine and pain disorders. But targeting prolactin as a potential treatment approach in people faces significant challenges.
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