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This refers to a compound and its uses, which is an isolated and purified extract of Antrodia camphorata, in particular 4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethoxy-6-methyl-5 (3,7,11-trimethyl-dodeca -2,6,10-trienyl) -cyclohex-2-enone, and its use in the inhibition of tumor proliferation. The compound herein, discovered in the Antrodia camphorata, can be used in the inhibition of the growth of cancer cells, such as breast, liver, and prostate cancer, and be used as a pharmaceutical composition to inhibit the growth of tumors. ; or even more to be used in the prevention of prevention of the heart or blood vessels or as a dietary supplement for health needs due to its antioxidant activity. Claim 1: A compound characterized by having the following formula (1) wherein X and Y can be oxygen or sulfide, R1, R2 and R3 are each a hydrogen, methyl or (CH2) m-CH3 atom, and m = 1- 12, n = 1-12. |