Beta-lactoglobulin
Sign in to saveβ-Lactoglobulin (beta-lactoglobulin, BLG, Bos d 5) is the major whey protein of cow and sheep's milk (~3 g/L), and is also present in many other mammalian species; a notable exception being humans. Its structure, properties and biological role have been reviewed many times. BLG is considered to be a milk allergen.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Beta-lactoglobulin is referenced by 79 other articles, and connects out to milk, cattle and sheep.
Vinony files it under Lipocalins, Mammalian proteins and Milk.
Its subject is documented across 16 Wikipedia language editions.
Key facts
- Nonhuman protein.Name
- β-Lactoglobulin
- Nonhuman protein.image
- image:3blg.png
- Nonhuman protein.caption
- Ribbon structure of a β-lactoglobulin subunit (). Rendered with Kinemage.
- Nonhuman protein.UniProt
- P02754
- Nonhuman protein.Symbol
- BLG
- Nonhuman protein.Organism
- Bos taurus
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- whey protein
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- Beta-Lactoglobulin
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Encyclopedic overview
8 sectionsContents
- Function
- Structure
- Clinical significance
- Biotechnology
- Cow breeding
- Recombinant production
- See also
- References
β-Lactoglobulin (beta-lactoglobulin, BLG, Bos d 5) is the major whey protein of cow and sheep's milk (~3 g/L), and is also present in many other mammalian species; a notable exception being humans. Its structure, properties and biological role have been reviewed many times. BLG is considered to be a milk allergen.
== Function ==
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