| abstract |
This invention relates to an innovative chemical compound and its use, especially to the 4-hydroxy-2, 3-dimethoxy-6-methy-5 (3, 7, 11-trimethyl-dodeca-2, 6, 10-trienyl) -cyclohex-2-enone separated from antrodia camphorata extract and its application on inhibiting growth of tumor cells. In this invention, the aforementioned compound is first seen in antrodia camphorata and can be applied to inhibit the growth of breast cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer tumor cells. The compound can also be used as the component of the medical composition to inhibit the development of the aforementioned tumor cell, or use its anti-oxidation activity to prevent cardiovascular diseases, or be added into health food. |