Table 1.
Effect of GSE on liver function parameters in DEX-induced rats (n = 8) (Mean ± Std. Error)
| Parameters | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | F‐ratio | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT (U/L) | 65.63a ± 2.06 | 161.50c ± 4.84 | 115.38b ± 2.15 | 70.88a ± 3.25 | 187.05 | P < 0.001 |
| AST (U/L) | 47.00a ± 2.29 | 192.13d ± 3.69 | 139.88c ± 2.29 | 84.75b ± 2.81 | 504.49 | P < 0.001 |
| ALP (U/L) | 78.25a ± 3.45 | 336.00d ± 4.00 | 160.50c ± 2.76 | 121.13b ± 2.38 | 1241.77 | P < 0.001 |
The different letters indicate statistically different means according to Duncan multiple range test
ALT alanine transaminase, AST aspartate transaminase, ALP alkaline phosphatase, G1 normal control group, G2 dexamethasone control group, G3 dexamethasone + GSE (200 mg/kg BW), G4 dexamethasone + GSE (400 mg/kg BW)