Chemical Formula: C42H68N2O16

Glycyrrhizin

C42H68N2O16 (856.4568608000001)

Diammonium Glycyrrhizinate is the diammonium salt of glycyrrhizin and the active constituent in the traditional Chinese medicinal herb Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese liquorice or Gan-Cao) with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties. Diammonium glycyrrhizinate (DG) is slowly metabolized within the cells into glycyrrhetic acid, which inhibits enzymes that control cortisol metabolism and contributes to this agents anti-inflammatory effect. Although the exact mechanism of action remains to be fully elucidated, DG may prevent or reduce hepatotoxicity via the scavenging of free radicals. This agent also upregulates the expression of transcription coactivator PGC-1alpha and modulates hepatic enzymes such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), superoxide dismutase and glutathion peroxidase. A widely used anti-inflammatory agent isolated from the licorice root. It is metabolized to GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID, which inhibits 11-BETA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASES 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. Diammonium Glycyrrhizinate, isolated from the licorice root, is a widely used anti-inflammatory agent[1]. Diammonium Glycyrrhizinate, isolated from the licorice root, is a widely used anti-inflammatory agent[1].

Diammonium Glycyrrhizinate

C42H68N2O16 (856.4568608000001)

D000893 - Anti-Inflammatory Agents C1907 - Drug, Natural Product Diammonium Glycyrrhizinate, isolated from the licorice root, is a widely used anti-inflammatory agent[1]. Diammonium Glycyrrhizinate, isolated from the licorice root, is a widely used anti-inflammatory agent[1].