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Genetic variation in bovine milk proteins: Implications for functional and nutritional properties

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The six major bovine milk proteins are encoded by highly polymorphic chromosomes. Genetic variation has become a topic of interest and controversy in recent years due to supposed adverse health effects, beginning with the A2 variant of β‐casein. The functional implications of genetic variants have been well characterised, specifically heat stability and coagulation (i.e. rennet and acid) properties of milk, which have found that the B variant of β‐casein, κ‐casein and β‐lactoglobulin are the most beneficial. Genetic variants of milk proteins provide considerable potential to create new dairy products to add value to milk.

Source: International Journal of Dairy Technology

DOI: 10.1111/1471-0307.13152

Authors: Liam M Kelly, James A O'Mahony, John T Tobin

Institutions: Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, University College Cork

Language: English

Topic: Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,950