18alpha-Glycyrrhetinic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of 18alpha-Glycyrrhetinic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 18alpha-Glycyrrhetinic acid, a diet-derived compound, is an inhibitor of NF-kB and an activator of proteasome, which serves as pro-longevity and anti-aggregation factor in a multicellular organism. 18alpha-Glycyrrhetinic acid induces apoptosis[1][2].