摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cyclohexanone extratct of Antrodia camphorata. <P>SOLUTION: The invention relates to a new compound and its uses, which has been separated from an extract from Antrodia camphorata, in particular to 4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethoxy-6-methyl-5(3,7,11-trimethyl-dodeca-2,6,10-trienyl)-cyclohex-2-enone, and its use in tumor growth inhibition. The compound of the invention, can be applied in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, such as breast cancer, hepatic cancer and prostate cancer, and be used as a pharmaceutical composition to inhibit the tumor growth, or further be applied in prevention of heart and blood vessel disease or dietary supplements for health needs through its antioxidant activity. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT |