bifidus growth-promoting activities. In addition, both had nearly identical number of hexose, fucose, and hexosa- mine residues per molecule of glycoprotein, although the milk protein had only half as much sialic acid, and its glucosamine to galactosamine ratio was 8: I instead of 3: 1 as ...
dispersed in deionized water to a protein concentration of 8% (w/v) andadjustedtopH7.0with1NNaOH. Sodiumazide (0.02%) (w/v) was addedto prevent bacterial growth. After overnight storage at 4 C, the dispersion was warmed to room temperature and degassed under ...