ABSTRACT-Casein is a major protein component ofmilk and, in conjunction with the other caseins, it is assembled into micelles. The casein miceiles determine many of the physical characteristics of milk, which are important for stability during storage and for milk-processing properties. There is evidence that suggests that j-casein may also possess other, nonnutritional functions. To address the function of (-casein
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