| abstract |
The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I): (wherein, all symbols are of the same meanings as in the specification), a mitochondria benzodiazepine receptor (MBR) antagonist formed with the same, and a medicament containing the same as the active ingredient for preventing and/or treating diseases caused by stress. The compound represented by formula (I) exhibits MBR antagonistic activity thus can inhibit neurosteroid production. Therefore it is useful for preventing and/or treating diseases caused by stress. |