Glycyrrhizic acid

Glycyrrhizic acid - a saponin-like compound that provides the main sweet flavor for glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), with potential immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, hepato- and neuro-protective, and antineoplastic activities. Glycyrrhizin modulates certain enzymes involved in inflammation and oxidative stress, and downregulates certain pro-inflammatory mediators, thereby protecting against inflammation- and reactive oxygen species (ros)-induced damage. Glycerrhizin may also suppress the growth of susceptible tumor cells.

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