| abstract |
Naphthyridine derivative of the formula: <IMAGE> (1) wherein Ring A is substituted or unsubstituted pyridine, X is -N(R2)-CO-(R2 is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, etc.), Z is a direct bond, -NH-, C1-C2 alkylene, or -CH=CH-, Y is alkyl, substituted alkyl, aromatic group or substituted aromatic group, etc., B is alkyl, substituted alkyl, aromatic group or substituted aromatic group, or an acid addition salt thereof, these compounds having acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyl transferase inhibitory activity, and being useful as an agent for prophylaxis or treatment of hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and related diseases thereof. |