| WPC | whey protein concentrate |
| MP-WPC | mildly pasteurized WPC |
| EH-WPC | extensively heated WPC |
| EN | enteral nutrition |
| PN | parenteral nutrition |
| SI | small intestine |
| 2ME | 2-mercaptoethanol |
| ALP | alkaline phosphatase |
| BSA | bovine serum albumin |
| BCA | bicinchoninic acid |
| IgG (HC) | immunoglobulin G (heavy chain) |
| βCAS | β-casein |
| βLG | β-lactoglobulin |
| αLA | α-lactalbumin |
| CML | Carboxymethyllysine |
| SIM model | Semi-dynamic digestion model |