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What regulates Lactose Content in Milk?

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The lactose content of the milk of many species varies inversely with the protein and fat content, but the control of its synthesis is not at present understood.

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PALMITER, R. What regulates Lactose Content in Milk?. Nature 221, 912–914 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1038/221912a0

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