Important role in the capacity of milk to transport calcium phosphate. Antioxidant peptide has 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity. Mammary gland specific. Secreted in milk. Causes an allergic reaction in human. Has six major and 3 minor IgE-binding regions and 5 major and 1 minor IgG-binding regions. Is a cause of cow's milk allergy (CMA). The B variant sequence is shown. Belongs to the alpha-casein family. Of buttons, digestion and glue - Issue 16 of November 2001