Effect of monascus purpureus fermented rice on fatty liver in quails / 中国临床药理学与治疗学

ABSTRACT

AIM: To investigate the effect of monascus purpureus fermented rice (MR) on alcohol fatty liver model in quails. METHODS: A fatty liver model was established in quails, then the lipid levels of the models were tested in both plasma and liver, and the examination in the pathological histology of liver was conducted. RESULTS: 1.6 g?kg -1 ?d -1 of MR given orally for 20 d significantly decreased TC, TG and LDL (P