Glycyrrhizin

Observational

Mechanism 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

Licorice (Yashtimadhu / Gan Cao)

Western

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)

Achyranthes bidentata saponins(1)Mate saponins(1)Quinovic acid glycosides(1)Tenuigenin(1)Tormentoside(2)Vaccaroside(1)

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