Alpha-lactalbumin
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== Function == | == Function == | ||
'''Alpha-lactalbumin''' (LCA) is the albumin contained in milk and obtained from whey<ref>PMID:10818224</ref>. LCA is the regulatory subunit of the lactose synthase heterodimer which produces lactose by transferring galactose moieties to glucose. | '''Alpha-lactalbumin''' (LCA) is the albumin contained in milk and obtained from whey<ref>PMID:10818224</ref>. LCA is the regulatory subunit of the lactose synthase heterodimer which produces lactose by transferring galactose moieties to glucose. | ||
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LCA is tested as a target for potential breast cancer vaccine. LCA is the major whey protein of cow and sheep milk. LCA is the target of testing for the presence of milk as an allergen. | LCA is tested as a target for potential breast cancer vaccine. LCA is the major whey protein of cow and sheep milk. LCA is the target of testing for the presence of milk as an allergen. | ||
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== 3D Structures of α-lactalbumin == | == 3D Structures of α-lactalbumin == | ||
Revision as of 09:46, 7 August 2017
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3D Structures of α-lactalbumin
Updated on 07-August-2017
References
- ↑ Permyakov EA, Berliner LJ. alpha-Lactalbumin: structure and function. FEBS Lett. 2000 May 19;473(3):269-74. PMID:10818224
