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    • Mammalian Physiology

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    • Milk oligosaccharides and proteins have diverse digestive and biological functions.
    • The fat globule, milk's most complex structure, remains understudied.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the structural complexity and functional diversity of milk biopolymers.
    • To investigate the formation and disassembly mechanisms of milk structures.
    • To examine the under-researched mammalian milk fat globule.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of milk biopolymer composition, structure, and function.
    • Investigating the assembly and disassembly of milk structures.
    • Utilizing new research tools to study fat globule heterogeneity.

    Main Results:

    • Milk biopolymers exhibit significant structural complexity and diverse functions.
    • Oligosaccharides guide intestinal bacteria, while proteins offer enzymatic activity.
    • Fat globules show heterogeneity in size, composition, and function.

    Conclusions:

    • Research on milk biopolymers offers insights into digestive system functions.
    • Understanding milk fat globule assembly and disassembly is a developing area.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand milk fat globule complexity.