... neurokinin A and neurokinin B) are pro-inflammatory neuropeptides that may play an important role in some autoimmune neuroinflammatory diseases. Autoimmunity may have a role in the pathogenesis of ... reactivity to neurokinin A with little reactivity to other tachykinins (Peninsula laboratories, 611 Talorwat, Belmont, CA, USA).To increase accuracy, all samples were analysed twice in two independent ... determine the pathogenic role of neurokinin A and its possible link to autoimmunity in autism. The therapeutic role of tachykinin receptor antagonists, a potential new class of anti-inflammatory...