Dexamethasone-induced hepatic biochemical and pathological damages are attenuated by Cynodon dactylon extract containing hexadecanoic acid via reduction of glucose uptake: In vitro and in vivo studies.

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the protective effects of Cynodon dactylon extract against dexamethasone-induced liver damage.
• In vitro experiments to assess biochemical changes
• In vivo testing on animal models
• Analysis of hepatic pathology and glucose uptake levels
• Cynodon dactylon extract significantly reduced markers of hepatic damage
• Hexadecanoic acid in the extract lowered glucose uptake
• Protection from dexamethasone-induced injuries was demonstrated both in vitro and in vivo