| abstract |
The present invention provides a novel biphenyl butyric acid derivative, isomer and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as an inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and a process for preparing the same. Since the biphenyl butyric acid derivative of the invention selectively inhibits the activity of MMP in vitro, it can be practically applied to the treatment and prevention of diseases caused by overexpression of MMP. |