#$%^&*AU2013204252A120130509.pdf#####Vasoprotective And Card ioprotective Antidiabetic Therapy Abstract The present invention relates to certain DPP-4 inhibitors for treating and/or preventing oxidative stress, vascular stress and/or endothelial dysfunction as well as to the use of such DPP-4 inhibitors in treatment and/or prevention of diabetic or non-diabetic patients, including patient groups at risk of cardiovascular and/or renal disease.