Participation of cathepsin L in modori phenomenon in carp (Cyprinus carpio) surimi gel

► Cathepsin L was purified from the dorsal muscles of carp (Cyprinus carpio). ► Cathepsin L was studied for its enzymatic characteristics. ► Cathepsin L could hydrolyse the main protein in carp surimi gel. ► Cathepsin L was one of the enzymes involved in the modori phenomenon.