Neurokinin B

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Neurokinin B
Identifiers
CAS number [86933-75-7]
PubChem 55583
MeSH Neurokinin+B
Properties
Molecular formula C55H79N13O14S2
Molar mass 1210.43
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Neurokinin B is a tachykinin peptide.

It is found in higher concentration in pregnant women suffering pre-eclampsia and can bind the immune-cloaking molecule phosphocholine.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ BBC News - Placenta 'fools body's defences'
v • d • e
Kinins, neuropeptides: tachykinins
Mammal
Substance P - Neurokinin A - Neurokinin B
Amphibian


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