Compound 13 (C13) attenuates dexamethasone (Dex)-induced osteoblast cell death.
C13-induced cytoprotective effect against Dex in osteoblasts requires AMPK activation.
Forced AMPK activation protects osteoblasts from Dex, nullifying C13's activities.
C13 increases NADPH activity and inhibits Dex-induced oxidative stress in osteoblasts.