Age related changes in the skeletal muscle of Calotes versicolor—I. Change in glycogen, total protein, ascorbic acid and water content

Abstract

Some of the biochemical components of the skeletal muscle of the garden lizard, Calotes versicolor, have been analysedd in relation to age. The glycogen content (mg/100 g wet wt.), reached a peak at about 40 g body weight, followed by a slight decline during the later half of the life span. The total protein (mg/g wet wt.) showed gradual decline till about 40 g bodyweight remaining almost constant thereafter. The total ascorbic acid (mg/100 g wet wt.) declined gradually during the entire life span. A tendency for increase in water percentage with advancing age was observed.