Published April 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

The effect of gamma irradiation on fish transaminase and rhodanese

  • 1. National Atomic Energy Agency, Jakarta (Indonesia). Pasar Djumat Research Centre
  • 2. Bandung Inst. of Tech. (Indonesia). Chemistry Dept.

Description

Investigations on glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT), glutamic pyruvate transaminase (GPT) and rhodanese of both unirradiated and irradiated chub mackerel (Rastrelliger neglectus) have been carried out. Fish were irradiated with doses varied from 0 to 5 kGy, at a dose rate of 2 kGy/hr. Fish extracts prepared in 0.01 M phosphate-buffer of pH 7 were used throughout the enzyme experiments. The conclusion drawn from five replicates showed a significant decrease (P<=0.01) in fish G0T, GPT and rhodanese specific activities after irradiation. It is proved that GOT and GPT were more susceptible towards irradiation as compared to rhodanese. An irradiation dose of 4 kGy was able to inactivate G0T, GPT and rhodanese for ca 50, 44 and 36% respectively. Evidently transaminase as well as rhodanese specific activities to spoiled fish were significantly lower (P<=0.01) than those of fresh fish. The residual GOT, GPT and rhodanese specific activities in spoiled fish was found to be about 35, 41 and 22% respectively. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Majalah BATAN
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
1
Series
Majalah BATAN.
Journal Page Range
75-82
ISSN
0303-2876

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