FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (17): 345-339.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-20250317-132

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Research Progress on Digestion, Absorption and Nutritional Functions of Milk Osteopontin

ZHANG Juan, CHEN Xi, LI Yuting, YANG Xujin, CHEN Ailiang   

  1. (1. Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; 2. College of Food Science and Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; 3. Yang Xujin Innovation Studio, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China)
  • Published:2025-08-18

Abstract: Milk osteopontin, a multifunctional phosphorylated glycoprotein derived from milk, plays significant roles in immune regulation, as well as promoting brain development and cognitive function, intestinal health and bone health, and it is recognized as a novel ingredient for infant formula and related food products. With the aim of providing a reference for the development and utilization of milk osteopontin, this article systematically elaborates on recent advancements in its structural characteristics, digestion, absorption and nutritional functions, and discusses its future application prospects and research directions as a novel food ingredient.

Key words: milk osteopontin; structural characteristics; digestion and absorption; nutritional functions

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