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.
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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- Instance of
- whey protein
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Encyclopedic overview
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- 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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