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Comparative Electrophoretic Analysis Between the Protein Content in Human and Donkey Milk Samples—A Study Covering the Long-Term Lactation Period

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Human milk contains a wide variety of proteins, possessing antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities, which are essential for normal infant growth. Over the past few years, the widespread interest in milk's nutritional quality and its association with infant health care has led to scientific research on the composition of different milk types. In this study, the similarity between protein content in human and donkey milk during the ninth-month lactation period is estimated. Our results demonstrate that donkey milk may be a valid substitute for cow's milk to supplement the nutrition of allergic children.

Source: Foods

DOI: 10.3390/foods14173083

Authors: Ana Stoyanova Georgieva, Nikolina Naydenova, Donika Ivanova

Institution: Trakia University

Language: English

Topic: Animal Diversity and Health Studies

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,499