Casein micelles internal structure

Huppertz, T., de Kruif C.G. (2008). Structure and stability of nanogel particles prepared by internal cross-linking of casein micelles. International Dairy Journal, 18, 556-565. 

However, joining of K-casein to any of other caseins via its hydrophobic region leads to the termination of micelle growth because /c-casein just owns 1 hydrophobic segment and does not interact with CCP nanoclusters due to the lack of phosphoseiyl residues [2, 40]. This model is basically different in comparison with previous models in term of internal structure of micelles however, the cement role of CCP and location of K-casein on the surface of micelle are identical. 

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