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Glycyrrhizin
ObservationalMechanism of Action
Mineralocorticoid receptor agonism; 11-beta-HSD inhibition; cortisol potentiation
Research Notes
Glycyrrhizin inhibits 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, reducing cortisol inactivation and enhancing glucocorticoid signaling. Clinical use for hormonal support, particularly in anovulation and androgen excess, supported by observational data.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Triterpenoid saponin
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Glycyrrhizin
Triterpenoid saponinModified terpenes with diverse biological activities
Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Related Compounds (Triterpenoid saponin)
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