| abstract |
The present invention provides an excellent activator of mitochondrial function. A mitochondrial function activator comprising a benzimidazole derivative represented by the general formula (I) or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. [Formula] [Where, R 1 represents a group represented by -A 2 -D or the like; -A 1 -represents a single bond, -lower alkylene- or the like; -A 2 - is a single bond, - lower alkylene -, - C (= O) - or the like indicates; R 2 and R 3 are the same or different and represent —H or lower alkyl; B represents phenyl, pyridyl, etc. each of which may be substituted; D represents phenyl, pyridyl, etc. each of which may be substituted. ] [Selection diagram] None |