Carnosine and anserine content of turkey breast and leg muscles

Br Poult Sci. 1978 Jan;19(1):101-3. doi: 10.1080/00071667808416449.

Abstract

1. Carnosine and anserine have been measured in samples of breast and leg muscles from three turkeys. 2. The results show that there is a large difference in the dipeptide content between the two types of muscle.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anserine / analysis*
  • Carnosine / analysis*
  • Dipeptides / analysis*
  • Female
  • Muscles / analysis*
  • Turkeys / metabolism*

Substances

  • Dipeptides
  • Carnosine
  • Anserine