Beta-lactoglobulin
β-lactoglobulin [1] is a CBI Molecules being studied in the University of Massachusetts Amherst Chemistry-Biology Interface Program at UMass Amherst and on display at the Molecular Playground. BLG as studied in the Dubin Labβ-lactoglobulin is a dimeric protein that exists in two forms. BLG A and BLG B, which differ by two mutations, one of which is a non-charged residue being replaced by an Aspartic Acid, which at relevant pH values is negatively charged. The result is a protein that exists in two isoforms, which differ by two negative charges (one per monomer). The differences between these two forms significantly augment the electrostatic potential, making BLG A & BLG B an ideal system for studying the interaction of a protein with a polyelectrolyte. More details in Molecular Playground/BLG. 3D structures of beta-lactoglobulinBeta-lactoglobulin 3D structures
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- ↑ Kontopidis G, Holt C, Sawyer L. Invited review: beta-lactoglobulin: binding properties, structure, and function. J Dairy Sci. 2004 Apr;87(4):785-96. PMID:15259212 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(04)73222-1