RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Influence of somatic cell count and breed on capillary electrophoretic protein profiles of ewes’ milk: A chemometric study A1 Rodríguez Nogales, José Manuel A1 Vivar Quintana, Ana María A1 Revilla Martín, Isabel K1 Capillary electrophoresis K1 Cell Biology K1 Leche de oveja - Composición K1 Proteins - Analysis K1 Milk proteins - Synthesis K1 Whey products K1 Ovejas - Razas K1 Leche - Análisis K1 Somatic cells K1 5102.11 Ganadería K1 3309 Tecnología de Los Alimentos AB Bulk tank ewe milk from the Assaf, Castellana, and Churra breeds categorized into 3 somatic cell count (SCC) groups (<500,000; 1,000,000 to 1,500,000; and >2,500,000 cells/mL) was used to investigate changes in chemical composition and capillary electrophoresis protein profiles. The results obtained indicated that breed affected fat, protein, and total solids levels, and differences were also observed for the following milk proteins: β-, β1-, β2-, and αs1-III-casein, α-lactalbumin, and β-lactoglobulin. High SCC affected fat and protein contents and bacterial counts. The level of β1-, β2-, and αs1-I-casein, and α-lactalbumin were significantly lower in milk with SCC scores >2,500,000 cells/mL. A preliminary study of the chemical, microbiological, and electrophoretic data was performed by cluster analysis and principal components analysis. Applying discriminant analysis, it was possible to group the milk samples according to breed and level of SCC, obtaining a prediction of 100 and 97% of the samples, respectively. PB American Dairy Science Association SN 0022-0302 YR 2007 FD 2007 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/55963 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/55963 LA eng NO Journal of Dairy Science, 2007, Vol. 90, Nº. 7, págs. 3187–3196 NO Producción Científica DS UVaDOC RD 17-jul-2024