Table 3.
Effect of GSE on antioxidant parameters in DEX-induced rats (n = 8) (Mean ± Std. Error)
| Parameters | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | F‐ratio | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT (μmol H2O2/min/mg Protein) | 146.56 ± 3.15d | 56.72 ± 2.86a | 89.83 ± 2.16b | 107.05 ± 3.10c | 172.55 | P < 0.001 |
| SOD (U/g tissue) | 22.09 ± 0.93d | 10.44 ± 0.42a | 12.97 ± 0.58b | 16.76 ± 0.82c | 49.96 | P < 0.001 |
| MDA (nmol/100 mg) | 18.33 ± 0.72a | 50.33 ± 1.12d | 33 ± 1.13c | 27.81 ± 1.06b | 172.60 | P < 0.001 |
The different letters indicate statistically different means according to Duncan multiple range test
CAT catalase, SOD superoxide dismutase, MDA Malondialdehyde, G1 normal control group, G2 dexamethasone control group, G3 dexamethasone + GSE (200 mg/kg BW), G4 dexamethasone + GSE (400 mg/kg BW)