Milk of transgenic cow ‘Rosie’ was nutritionally more balanced product for human babies than natural cow milk because it contained

The milk of Rosie, the first transgenic cow, was nutritionally more balanced for human babies because it contained alpha-lactalbumin. Alpha-lactalbumin is a whey protein found in human breast milk.It is essential for infant nutrition, providing crucial amino acids and promoting healthy growth. In normal cow milk, the dominant whey protein is beta-lactalbumin. Through genetic modification, Cow Rosie produced milk with a higher proportion of human alpha-lactalbumin. This composition makes Cow Rosie’s milk a more biologically relevant option for human babies who may not have access to human breast milk.

(1) Alpha-1-antitrypsin is a protein produced by the liver and released into the bloodstream. It plays a critical role in protecting lung tissue from damage caused by enzymes released by immune cells. Individuals with alpha- 1-antitrypsin deficiency are more susceptible to emphysema.

(3) Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) is a hormone that plays a crucial role in growth and development, particularly during childhood and adolescence. It promotes cell growth, replication, and differentiation in various tissues.

(4) Adenosine deaminase (ADA) is an enzyme that plays a vital role in the conversion of adenosine and deoxyadenosine to less harmful substances. Deficiency of ADA leads to a severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) disorder, commonly known as ‘bubble boy disease,’ which compromises the immune system and makes affected individuals highly susceptible to infections.