ABSTRACT
Objective:To study the protective effects of collagen peptide-chromium (Ⅲ) complex (CPCC) on alloxan-induced hepatic injury in mice. Method:The mice were divided into three groups (normal, model, CPCC) and given (po.) water, water and CPCC (Cr3+40?g/kg?d) respectively once a day. After 4 weeks, the model and CPCC groups were injected with alloxan. Then the levels of liver index, serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were measured. Activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) ,glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and contents of malondialdehyde (MDA) in liver were tested. Also liver pathological changes were observed. Results:CPCC could reduce the levels of liver index, serum levels of AST,ALT and ALP as well as contents of MDA and activities of SOD and GSH-Px in liver. Hepatocytes lesion was alleviated markedly. Conclusion:CPCC has protective effects on alloxan-induced hepatic injury in mice.