摘要 |
A dithiazole compound or a salt thereof expressed by formula (I): <CHEM> wherein R1, is hydrogen atom, alkyl, etc.; R2 is hydrogen atom, hydroxy, alkyl, aryl, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, etc.; R3 is one group of formulae (II), (III) and (IV): <CHEM> <CHEM> <CHEM> This compound has an excellent inhibiting action on matrix metalloprotease (MMPs) activity, and is useful for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and skin external compositions. |