noun
- A globular protein found in milk, especially in whey; one of the major milk proteins.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Lactoglobulin is one of the primary proteins in cow's milk.
- The whey fraction of milk contains significant amounts of lactoglobulin.
- Lactoglobulin can denature when exposed to high temperatures during pasteurization.
- Allergic reactions to milk may be triggered by lactoglobulin in sensitive individuals.
- Researchers studied the structure of lactoglobulin to understand protein folding.