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- Title
Effects of Cow's Milk Processing on MicroRNA Levels.
- Authors
Abou el qassim, Loubna; Martínez, Beatriz; Rodríguez, Ana; Dávalos, Alberto; López de las Hazas, María-Carmen; Menéndez Miranda, Mario; Royo, Luis J.
- Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate gene expression and might resist adverse physicochemical conditions, which makes them potential biomarkers. They are being investigated as biomarkers of dairy production systems, based on the variations in their levels in raw milk depending on animal diet and management. Whether miRNA levels can serve as biomarkers for dairy products remains unclear, since technological or culinary treatments, such as fermentation, may alter their levels. Here, 10 cow dairy farms were sampled in Asturias (north-west Spain) and milk samples were subjected to microwave heating or used to produce yogurt or cheese. Total RNA was isolated from raw milk and three derived products, and levels of seven miRNAs, selected based on previous studies as possible milk production system biomarkers, were assessed by RT-qPCR. The treatments decreased levels of all miRNAs to some extent. These results also imply that cheesemaking increases the concentration of miRNAs in this product; raw milk and cheese supposedly may provide similar concentrations of miRNAs, higher than those of yogurt and microwaved milk. They also indicate that the content of certain miRNAs in raw milk cannot necessarily be extrapolated to other dairy products.
- Subjects
ASTURIAS (Spain); SPAIN; RAW milk; DAIRY processing; YOGURT; MICROWAVE heating; MICRORNA; DAIRY products; COWS; DAIRY farm management; DAIRY farms
- Publication
Foods, 2023, Vol 12, Issue 15, p2950
- ISSN
2304-8158
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/foods12152950