R535 Beta-Casein Advanced
€ 39,95 ex. VAT
€ 48,34 inc. VAT
15
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 advanced test analyses a cow’s beta casein gene for the seven main variants known to occur in cattle: A1, A2, A3, B, C, I and H2.
Specifications
Chromosome: 6
Gene: CSN2
Mode of Inheritance: Autosomal Co-Dominant
Organ: Endocrine System
Sub-organ: Mammary glands
Species:Cattle
Year published: 2013
Clinical Features
Cows will produce milk containing the a mixture of the beta casein variants they carry. For example, a cow genotyped as A2/A2 will produce pure A2 milk, and a cow genotyped as A1/A2 will produce A1 and A2 beta casein.
References
Omia: 2033
Pubmed: 23102962
