The present invention relates to diarylheptanoid compounds and
compositions comprising a diarylheptanoid compound. The present invention
also relates to methods for preventing or treating various diseases and
disorders by administering to a subject in need thereof one or more
diarylheptanoid compounds. In particular, the invention relates to
methods for preventing or treating cancer or an inflammatory disorder by
administering to a subject in need thereof one or more diarylheptanoid
compounds. The present invention further relates to articles of
manufacture comprising one or more diarylheptanoid compounds.