NCIt related terms : Glycyrrhetic acid; Glycyrrhetinic acid;
NCIt definition : A pentacyclic triterpenoid aglycone metabolite of glycyrrhizin, which is a product
of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), with potential expectorant, and gastrokinetic
activities. After administration, enoxolone inhibits the metabolism of prostaglandins
by both 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase [NAD( )] and prostaglandin reductase
2. Therefore, this agent potentiates the activity of prostaglandin E2 and F2alpha,
which inhibits gastric secretion while stimulating pancreatic secretion and the secretion
of intestinal and respiratory mucus, leading to increased intestinal motility and
antitussive effects. Additionally, this agent inhibits 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
and other enzymes involved in the conversion of cortisol to cortisone in the kidneys.;