Table 3.
Cystine [(Cys)2] and glutamylcysteine [Glu-(Cys)2] content of Immunocal in preincubation culture medium (3.3%, w/v final concentration).
| Whey protein | Total molecules per mL | Total number of (Cys)2 per mL | Total number of Glu-(Cys)2 per mL |
|---|---|---|---|
| β-Lactoglobulin | 5.44 × 1014 | 1.09 × 1015 | 0 |
| Immunoglobulin | 9.91 × 1012 | 3.96 × 1013 | 0 |
| α-Lactalbumin | 2.91 × 1014 | 1.17 × 1015 | 0 |
| Serum albumin | 3.01 × 1018 | 5.11 × 1019 | 1.80 × 1019 |
| Lactoferrin | 1.63 × 1016 | 2.76 × 1017 | 6.50 × 1016 |
| Final concentration | — | 85.3 mM | 30.0 mM |