Method for producing lactoferrin-containing products
The use of anion exchange resins with specific hydrophilic copolymers selectively removes β-lactoglobulin and casein, addressing inefficiencies in lactoferrin production to achieve high-purity lactoferrin with improved selectivity and cost-effectiveness for industrial applications.
JP2026091187AActive Publication Date: 2026-06-03UP WELL +1
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- UP WELL
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-03
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing methods for producing lactoferrin are inefficient, complex, and lack cost-effectiveness, particularly in removing β-lactoglobulin and casein, which are desired to be minimized for allergenicity and purity considerations.
Method used
A method using an anion exchange resin with specific hydrophilic methacrylate-containing copolymers, selectively adsorbing β-lactoglobulin and casein while allowing lactoferrin to permeate, with a resin composition optimized for high selectivity and industrial applicability.
Benefits of technology
The method achieves high-purity lactoferrin production with enhanced selectivity and cost efficiency, suitable for industrial-scale processes.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for producing a product containing high-purity lactoferrin that can be carried out using relatively simple steps, offers high selectivity and cost efficiency, and is highly adaptable to industrial production. [Solution] A method for producing a product containing lactoferrin in high purity, comprising the steps of: contacting a raw material containing lactoferrin and β-lactoglobulin with an anion exchange resin to selectively adsorb β-lactoglobulin onto the anion exchange resin; and recovering the permeate obtained by permeating through the anion exchange resin, wherein the constituent units of the anion exchange resin are derived from a specific dimethacrylate compound and a specific vinyl compound or a specific methacrylate compound.
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