Selenophene compounds

Abstract

This invention relates to a method of treating liver cancer, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): In formula (I), each of R1 and R2, independently, is H, C1-C10 alkyl, C3-C20 cycloalkyl, C3-C20 heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or C(O)Ra; X is Se, S, O, or NRb; and each of R3, R4, R5, and R6, independently, is H, C1-C10 alkyl, C3-C20 cycloalkyl, C3-C20 heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; in which each of Ra and Rb, independently, is H or C1-C10 alkyl.

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