The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I)
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wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined in the description and claims,
and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful
for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases which are associated
with DPP-IV, such as diabetes, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
and/or impaired glucose tolerance, obesity, and/or metabolic syndrome or
.beta.-cell protection.