Topic summary
Beta-lactoglobulin
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Β-Lactoglobulin.
β-Lactoglobulin (beta-lactoglobulin, BLG, Bos d 5) is the major whey protein of cow and sheep's milk (~3 g/L), and is also present in many other mammalian species; a notable exception being humans. Its structure, properties and biological role have been reviewed many times. BLG is considered to be a milk allergen.