Abstract
To investigate the relationship between matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) and autolysis of sea cucumber Stichopus japonicus, the dermis homogenate was incubated at 25°C to induce autolysis. EDTA Na2 and 1,10-phenanthroline were used to verify the effect of MMPs on autolysis, which was measured by soluble protein and protein pattern. Soluble protein level increased during a 6-h autolysis process. SDS-PAGE demonstrated obvious protein degradation with the concomitant occurrence of degradation products. The above two indicators could be inhibited significantly by EDTA Na2 and 1,10-phenanthroline, indicating that MMPs might play a significant role in autolysis of sea cucumber.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Food Science and Biotechnology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2013 |
Keywords
- autolysis
- matrix metalloproteinase
- sea cucumber (Stichopus japonicus)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Food Science
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology