| abstract |
Compounds and methods for treating cancer or inducing apoptosis in proliferating cells. The compounds are shown in formula I: n nwherein X is selected from hydroxyl, thiol, and amino; Y is selected from carboxyl and sulfonyl; R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R 4 are selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl, and combinations thereof; R 5 , R 6 , and R 7 are selected from hydrogen, halo, ni tro, amino, methoxy, and combinations thereof; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. |