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
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox 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]

References

  1. BBC News - Placenta 'fools body's defences'
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