Studies on the Digestion of Beef by Ficin Treatment : IV. An Optical Microscopic Observation

Ficin처리시 우육의 단백질 분해에 관한 연구 IV. 광학 현미경에 의한 관찰

  • 김정숙 (안양공업전문대학 식품영양과) ;
  • 주순재 (안양공업전문대학 식품영양과)
  • Published : 1988.12.01

Abstract

The morphological changes of fresh beef treated with ficin(0.1% : 2hrs, 6hrs) were examined with optical microscope (OM, LM), the results obtained were as follows : Connective tissue protein in fresh beef treated with ficin was occurred swelling and separation of endomysial reticulum with time, followed showing granulation and solubilization slightly. Myofibrillar protein was loosed wavy contractile muscle fiber, and showed erosin, cracks and breaks in fibers with time.

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