Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 7, 2026
Skeletal Muscle Gender Dimorphism from Proteomics
Published on: December 14, 2011
Comparison of postmortem proteolysis between Pekin and Muscovy duck breast muscles
Chien-Chang Liao1, Rong-Ghi R Chou
1Department of Animal Science, National Chiayi University, Chiayi City, Taiwan.
Background:
Duck muscle is a popular source of red meat in Asia. However, information regarding the postmortem proteolysis of skeletal muscle between duck species is very limited. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the postmortem calpain and desmin degradations between Pekin (PD) and Muscovy (MD) duck breast muscles stored at 5°C.
Results:
The pH and μ/m-calpain activity were not different (P > 0.05) between PD and MD postmortem muscles. However, μ-calpain activity and desmin content decreased more rapidly (P < 0.05) in PD than in MD samples.
Conclusion:
Therefore, our results suggest that the postmortem proteolysis is more rapid and extensive in breast muscle from PD compared to MD.
More Related Videos
06:38In Ovo Feeding of Commercial Broiler Eggs: An Accurate and Reproducible Method to Affect Muscle Development and Growth
Published on: September 20, 2021
07:46Author Spotlight: Improving Beef Cattle Nutrition and Production with a Focus on Feed Efficiency and Meat Quality Traits Through Advanced Biochemical and Molecular Assays
Published on: July 12, 2024