MEDICINAL COMPOSITION FOR INHIBITING THE EXPRESSION OF ATP-CITRATE LYASE AND USE THEREOF

摘要

The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for suppression of the expression of ATP citrate lyase, which contains a compound that suppresses the expression of ATP citrate lyase by the in vivo administration. The compounds suppress the expression of ATP citrate lyase by the in vivo administration include insulin secretagogues such as nateglinide. This pharmaceutical composition is effective in preventing, improving and treating metabolic syndrome, in particular, liver disorders related to abnormal lipid metabolism such as fatty liver and NASH.