Abstract
Inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11-HSD) in the major organs of the rat by the inhibitor glycyrrhetinic acid (a component of licorice) was investigated. The inhibitor decreased 11-HSD levels in most organs after intraperitoneal injection. The effect was dose dependent, was maximally effective 3 hours after administration, and was completely reversed at 24 hours. The magnitude and patterns of effectiveness differed between tissues. It was concluded that the inhibition of 11-HSD by glycyrrhetinic acid is not restricted to one or a few organs, but is broadly based.
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