NCIt definition : 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.;