The SOCS7/JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway was identified as a pivotal mediator in the skewing of macrophage polarization induced by miR-146a.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Our findings enrich the understanding of the regulatory mechanisms underlying macrophage polarization in gouty arthritis and highlight the potential applications of probiotics and their metabolites in clinical gout treatment. The gene discussed is STAT3; the disease is gout.