Nomenclature and biochemical properties of principle whey proteins. Beta-lactoglobulin.

Resumo

This is a review of publications devoted to nomenclature, physical-chemical and biochemical properties of cow milk whey protein - beta-lactoglobulin. Specialties of molecular structure of known at present genetic variants of beta-globulin are discussed. Information is given about ability of beta-lactoglobulin to bind hydrophobic and amphiphilic molecules.