NO modulation of AMP-activated protein kinase: A key player in regulating beef tenderness during post-mortem maturation.

Zhuo Wang, Qiao Li, Jibing Ma, Aixia Li, Guoyuan Ma, Qunli Yu, Ling Han, Cheng Chen

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Article in Food chemistry: X, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Postmortem energy metabolism and meat quality development: Advances in basic pathways, endogenous regulatory factors, and exogenous management strategies.Journal of advanced research · 2026
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Quantitative proteomic analysis of longissimus dorsi muscle in Chinese and Western pigs using DIA mass spectrometry with PRM validation.PloS one · 2026
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Electroacupuncture ameliorates glycolipid metabolism disorder in skeletal muscle of type 2 diabetic rats via modulation of the AMPK/PGC-1α/TFAM signaling pathway.Diabetology & metabolic syndrome · 2025
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Zhuo WangCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China.

Qiao LiGuangdong Technology College, Zhaoqing 526100, China.

Jibing MaAcademy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China.

Aixia LiCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China.

Guoyuan MaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China.

Qunli YuCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China.

Ling HanCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China.

Cheng ChenCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China.

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Abstract

This study investigated the role of NO in regulating AMPK activity and beef tenderness during post-mortem maturation of bovine gluteus quadriceps. The study included treatments with L-NAME (NOS inhibitor), ODQ (sGC inhibitor), Compound C (AMPK inhibitor), and a saline control. Results showed a decline in NOS activity, NO, and cGMP levels over time (

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AMPKBeef qualityMicrostructureNOPostmortem maturation

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PMID40060960

DOI10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102255

PMCPMC11889946

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