1,2-DIHYDROXY-3-METHYL-9,10-ANTHRAQUINONE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF MEDICAMENTS FOR TREATING CANCERS

摘要

The use of 1,2-dihydroxy-3-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone in the manufacture of medicaments for treating cancers. The compound demonstrates inhibition towards liver, colon, lung and stomach cancer cells and phosphokinase Aurora-B. The compound of the present invention can be formulated into anticancer pharmaceutical compositions with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers to suppress the continuous growth of tumors.