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Biosynthesis of Milk Proteins

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Advanced Dairy Chemistry—1 Proteins

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During lactation, mammary epithelial cells secrete large quantities of milk proteins. More than 90% of these proteins are derived from the transcription of a few tissue-specific genes, expression of which is under a complex multi-hormonal regulation that involves both transcriptional and post- transcriptional mechanisms. Furthermore, to fulfil its bioreactor activity, the mammary gland needs an optimal supply of amino acids as well as efficient translation and transport systems during lactation.

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Vilotte, J.L., Whitelaw, C.B.A., Ollivier-Bousquet, M., Shennan, D.B. (2003). Biosynthesis of Milk Proteins. In: Fox, P.F., McSweeney, P.L.H. (eds) Advanced Dairy Chemistry—1 Proteins. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8602-3_21

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