What You Need to Know
Mammary epithelial cells are maintained at 37 °C with 5 % CO₂ and supplemented with lactogenic hormones (prolactin, insulin, dexamethasone) to trigger differentiation. The cells secrete β‑casein, α‑lactalbumin, and lipid droplets that assemble into casein micelles and milk fat globules, mimicking natural milk composition.
The Science
Primary Reaction
Synthesis of milk proteins and lipids by mammary epithelial cells in a controlled bioreactor environment