| abstract |
A 2-pyridone compound represented by the formula [1]: n n n n n n n n n n {wherein in the formula [1],n nthe ring represented by A represents a benzene ring or a pyridine ring,n nX represents any of the structures represented by the formulas [3] shown below:n n n n n n n n n n n V represents a single bond or a lower alkylene group, andn nW represents a single bond, an ether bond or a lower alkylene group (wherein the lower alkylene group may contain an ether bond)},n na tautomer or stereoisomer of the compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof is a compound that has an excellent GK activating effect and is useful as a pharmaceutical. |