Protein bound calcium in piscine red and white muscles

Summary The levels of Ca⁺⁺ and calcium binding properties of sarcoplasmic proteins in red and white muscles of cat fish were compared. The white muscle is characterized by greater water content, ionic calcium and Ca-binding capacity, whereas the red muscle is characterized by a higher calcium sensitive protein content.The authors are grateful to Dr R. Narayana, Director of Instruction (BS & H), University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore for facilities and encouragement.