Important role in the capacity of milk to transport calcium phosphate. Casocidin-I inhibits the growth of E.coli and S.carnosus. Mammary gland specific. Secreted in milk. At least two alleles exist. The sequence of the A allele is shown here. The D allele sequence differs from that shown in having a deletion of nine residues, which may be 49-58, 50-59, or 51-60. Belongs to the alpha-casein family. Of buttons, digestion and glue - Issue 16 of November 2001