Glycyrrhizate,Zinc

《英文msh詞典》Glycyrrhizate,Zinc
[入口詞] Glycyrrhizate,Zinc
[主題詞] Glycyrrhizic Acid
[藥動學] Antifungal Agents
[英文釋義] A widely used anti-inflammatory agent isolated from the licorice root. It is metabolized to glycyrrhetic acid,which inhibits 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and other enzymes involved in the metabolism of corticosteroids. Therefore,glycyrrhizic acid,which is the main and sweet component of licorice,has been investigated for its ability to cause hypermineralocorticoidism with sodium retention and potassium loss,edema,increased blood pressure,as well as depression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.