Comparative Electrophoretic Analysis Between the Protein Content in Human and Donkey Milk Samples-A Study Covering...

Area of Science:

• Human milk protein research
• Comparative milk composition studies
• Infant nutrition and allergy

Background:

• Human milk proteins are vital for infant growth, offering antimicrobial and immunomodulatory benefits.
• Growing interest in milk's nutritional value for infant health drives research into alternative milk sources.
• Cow's milk is a common supplement but can trigger allergies in infants.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the protein content similarity between human milk and donkey milk.
• To evaluate donkey milk as a potential alternative to cow's milk for infant nutrition.
• To assess the suitability of donkey milk for allergic children.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of protein content in human milk.
• Analysis of protein content in donkey milk.
• Comparative analysis during the ninth month of lactation.

Main Results:

• Donkey milk exhibits a notable similarity in protein content to human milk.
• Protein profiles suggest potential nutritional equivalence for certain applications.
• This finding is specific to the ninth-month lactation period.

Conclusions:

• Donkey milk presents a viable alternative to cow's milk for supplementing infant nutrition.
• It may be particularly beneficial for infants with allergies to cow's milk proteins.
• Further research can explore the broader application of donkey milk in infant diets.