Table 4.
Effect of GSE on hematological parameters in DEX-induced rats (n = 8) (Mean ± Std. Error)
| Parameters | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | F‐ratio | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC (× 106/μl) | 7.70 ± 0.22a | 8.91 ± 0.28b | 8.12 ± 0.11a | 7.99 ± 0.22a | 5.72 | P < 0.01 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 14.35 ± 0.16a | 15.98 ± 0.40c | 15.19 ± 0.19b | 14.30 ± 0.12a | 10.82 | P < 0.001 |
| WBC (103/μL) | 8.80 ± 0.60a | 10.93 ± 0.44b | 9.99 ± 0.10a | 9.50 ± 0.26a | 5.18 | P < 0.01 |
| PLT (103/μL) | 614.88 ± 15.81a | 842.00 ± 35.45c | 731.13 ± 22.25b | 654.63 ± 15.22a | 17.90 | P < 0.001 |
Data are expressed as mean ± SE; the different letters indicate statistically different means according to Duncan multiple range test
RBC red blood cell, Hb hemoglobin, WBC white blood cell, PLT platelets, G1 normal control group, G2 dexamethasone control group, G3 dexamethasone + GSE (200 mg/kg BW), G4 dexamethasone + GSE (400 mg/kg BW)