NUCLEOTIDE DEGRADATION AND PRODUCTION OF HYPOXANTHINE IN SOME INDIAN MARINE AND FRESH WATER FISHES.

Abstract

Changes in nucleotides and production of hypoxanthine in
rohu (Labeo rohita), mrigal (Cihhrina mrigala) and common carp
(Cyprins carpio) during storage at 2- 4°C were examined.
Differences were observed between common carp and others.
Production of hypoxanthine in pomfret (Stromateus argenteus),
cat fish (Arius macronotacanthus), shark (Scoliodon spp.), seer fish
(Scomberomorus guttatus), ray fish (Dasyatis imbricata) and prawns.
(Parapenaeopsis stylifera) was examined during storage at 2-4°C and
-28°C. At 2-4°C hypoxanthine increased regularly but at -2R°C
there was no increase during storage over 28 weeks.