The study investigates the interactions of multimeric complexes formed by alpha-lactalbumin and lactoferrin with oleic acid, focusing on their potential pro-apoptotic effects in tumor cells.
Using small-angle neutron scattering (SANS), the research reveals that alpha-lactalbumin forms complexes with polydisperse oleic acid micelles, while lactoferrin forms a uniform nanoscale particle system.
Additionally, both complexes appear to influence chromatin structure in isolated nuclei, suggesting their role in exhibiting specific anti-tumor activities.