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Dexmedetomidine increases the differentiation of Th1 and Treg cells and reduces the expression of PD-1 on CD4⁺ T cells. Dexmedetomidine may assist to ameliorate postoperative pain and attenuate proinflammatory response. There might be a negative correlation between pain and Th1 cells.
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