Is Actin in Meat? Understanding This Vital Muscle Protein
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Meat consists of approximately 20% protein, and among these are the fundamental muscle proteins responsible for movement in living animals. Actin, along with myosin, is a primary myofibrillar protein and is therefore naturally present in all meat derived from muscle tissue. Its function is critical both in the life of the animal and in the post-mortem aging process that affects meat quality.
