Another Name for Alpha-Lactalbumin: Understanding the LALBA Protein
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Alpha-lactalbumin is a key globular protein found in all mammalian milk, and in humans it constitutes approximately 20-25% of the total protein content. Another name for alpha-lactalbumin is LALBA, the gene symbol for the protein. This multifunctional protein plays a crucial role in lactose biosynthesis and provides essential amino acids for growth and development.