| abstract |
The present invention provides recombinant gene constructs for expressing the protein α-lactalbumin, especially human α-lactalbumin, in bovine cells. Novel genetic constructs, vectors and transformed cells are provided as well as transgenic animals genetically engineered for enhanced expression of α-lactalbumin. Human α-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. |