Title:The Colostrum Proteome, Ruminant Nutrition and Immunity: A Review
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Author(s): Lorenzo E. Hernandez-Castellano, Andre M. Almeida, Noemi Castro and Anastasio Arguello
Affiliation:
Keywords:
Colostrum, depletion, immune system, low abundant proteins, proteomics.
Abstract: In this review authors address colostrum proteins implications in different domestic ruminant species. The
colostrogenesis process and how different factors, such as litter size or nutrition during gestation can alter the different
components concentrations in colostrum are also reviewed. The different colostrum fractions will be described, focusing
on high and low abundant proteins. This review describes the major function of such proteins and their role on the
passive immune transfer and nutrition in the newborn animal. It will be also performed a comprehensive review on different
techniques and commercial kits available for high abundant protein depletion in colostrum. We will finally focus
on how proteomics has been used to address this issue and how it can contribute to the major questions about colostrum
associated immunology.
