abstract |
The present invention relates to a 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 inhibitor comprising a compound represented by the formula (1):n nwherein each symbol is as defined in the description, or a salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof. The 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 inhibitor of the present invention has a superior activity, and is useful as a pharmaceutical agent such as agents for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, abnormal lipid metabolism, hypertension and the like, and the like. |