ALPHA-LACTALBUMIN GENE CONSTRUCTS

摘要

The present invention provides recombinant gene constructs for expressing the protein alpha -lactalbumin, especially human alpha -lactalbumin, in bovine cells. Novel genetic constructs, vectors and transformed cells are provided as well as transgenic animals genetically engineered for enhanced expression of alpha -lactalbumin. Human alpha -lactalbumin has been shown to be superior for human infant nutrition and the present invention enables a cheap and effective form for production of the major whey protein in human milk.