Present day knowledge about casein micelles structure

This is a review of publications related with the structure of casein micelles of milk. Different structure models of the micelles are briefly characterized. Physical-chemical characteristics of as1- as2-, β- и к-caseins important for understanding mechanism of self-association of casein micelles are given. Principle issues of the poly-condensation model of casein micelles structure are discussed. Mechanisms of self-assembling, growth termination and support of the structure entireness of casein micelles have been considered

as1-, as2-, casein micelle, casein micelle structure, casein micelle model, as1-as2-, casein self-association, nanoclusters, colloidal calcium phosphate, hydrophobic interactions, electrostatic interactions