| abstract |
A compound selected from the group consisting of ascochlorin, an ascochlorin homologue, ascofuranone or an ascofuranone homologue, having at least an osylaldehyde moiety, and hydroxyl groups at the 2-position and 4-position of the osylaldehyde moiety A prophylactic or therapeutic agent for multiple risk factor syndrome, comprising as an active ingredient one or more of a compound in which at least one hydroxyl group is substituted, and a compound in which at least one hydroxyl group is substituted. |