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]

References

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

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