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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. terpenoids
  3. triterpenoids
  4. triterpene acids
  5. oleanolic acid
  6. glycyrrhetinic acid
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. carboxylic acids
  3. monocarboxylic acids
  4. triterpene acids
  5. oleanolic acid
  6. glycyrrhetinic acid
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. carboxylic acids
  3. monocarboxylic acids
  4. triterpene acids
  5. oleanolic acid
  6. glycyrrhetinic acid

Preferred term

glycyrrhetinic acid

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information An oleanolic acid from Glycyrrhiza that has some antiallergic, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. It is used topically for allergic or infectious skin inflammation and orally for its aldosterone effects in electrolyte regulation.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • enoxolone

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/329827

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