R530 Kappa-Casein
€ 39,95 ex. VAT
€ 48,34 inc. VAT
10
working days
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Cow’s milk contains six main proteins that affect its nutritional value: Alpha-casein S1 and S2, beta-casein, kappa-casein, alpha-lactalbumin and beta-lactoglobulin. Various mutations to the genes responsible for forming these proteins can alter its nutritional properties, cheese-making potential, digestibility by human consumers, etc.
This combined test analyses a cow’s kappa-casein for the A, B and E variants of the protein.
Specifications
Chromosome: 6
Gene: CSN3
Mode of Inheritance: Autosomal Co-Dominant
Organ: Endocrine System
Sub-organ: Mammary glands
Species:Cattle
Year published: 2004
Clinical Features
A cow's milk contains the kappa-casein variants corresponding to its genotype. For example, a cow with the genotype A/A will produce pure kappa-casein A in its milk, while a cow with the genotype A/B will produce a mixture of kappa-casein A and B.
References
Omia: 2400
Pubmed: 15040901
