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Potential Synergistic Effects of Caffeine and Naringin on Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Hepatic Steatosis in Adult Male Rats With NAFLD Induced by a High-Fat Diet. 咖啡因和柚皮苷对高脂饮食诱导的成年雄性NAFLD大鼠线粒体生物发生和肝脏脂肪变性的潜在协同作用。
IF 2.3 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-08-13 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/bmri/1565994
Mehrasa Azizollahi, Zahra Nasehi, Maryam Derakhshan, Fouzieh Zadhoush
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Impact of Fructose-Enhanced Solid and Soft Drink Diets on Metabolism, Physiology, and Gut Microbiome in Pregnant Rats. 果糖增强固体和软饮料饮食对妊娠大鼠代谢、生理和肠道微生物组的影响。
IF 2.3 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-08-13 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/bmri/6902453
Xiaoyuan Han, Linda D Shortliffe, Neeraja Kambham
{"title":"Impact of Fructose-Enhanced Solid and Soft Drink Diets on Metabolism, Physiology, and Gut Microbiome in Pregnant Rats.","authors":"Xiaoyuan Han, Linda D Shortliffe, Neeraja Kambham","doi":"10.1155/bmri/6902453","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/bmri/6902453","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> High fructose consumption is linked to hypertension and metabolic disorders. We hypothesize fructose (solid and/or liquid) may further influence dietary patterns. To investigate potential effects, we compared eating behaviors, physiological and metabolic measures, and gut microbiome in pregnant rats fed solid or liquid fructose-enhanced (soft drink) diets to those fed standard chow. <b>Methods:</b> Pregnant rats were assigned to three dietary groups: (1) standard chow and water (CW), (2) standard chow and decarbonated soft drink (CS, decarbonated Sprite with 5.89% fructose <i>w</i>/<i>v</i>), and (3) 60% fructose chow and water (FW). Body weight, blood pressure, food and liquid intake, fasting blood glucose, plasma insulin, and lipid profiles were measured weekly. Fecal samples were collected before and during pregnancy. At euthanasia, livers and kidneys were analyzed for pathological changes. <b>Results:</b> Data from five rats per group were analyzed. The CS group showed nearly a twofold increase in fluid intake and urinary output at midpregnancy. Both solid and liquid fructose groups had increased carbohydrate calorie intake per kilogram of body weight, while protein and fat intake decreased. Although all rats showed pregnancy-related dyslipidemia, the FW group experienced a more pronounced increase. Pregnancy and the FW diet also led to distinct shifts in the fecal gut microbiome. <b>Conclusions:</b> This pregnant rat model highlights the impact of varying fructose diets during physiological stress. Pregnant rats on high-fructose diets (CS, FW) increased their carbohydrate intake at the expense of protein and fat intake when compared with pregnant rats on a routine diet. CS rats showed a marked increase in soft drink intake and urine. These findings have potential nutritional and health implications for pregnancy and long-term health and warrant further investigation and confirmation.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6902453"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12367382/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144941773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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RETRACTION: Urethral Tissue Reconstruction Using the Acellular Dermal Matrix Patch Modified with Collagen-Binding VEGF in Beagle Urethral Injury Models. 缩回:用胶原结合VEGF修饰脱细胞真皮基质贴片重建Beagle尿道损伤模型尿道组织。
IF 2.3 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-08-13 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/bmri/9817873
BioMed Research International
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Systematic Analysis of an Immune-Related Gene Signature for Predicting Prognosis and Immune Characteristics in Primary Lower Grade Glioma. 预测原发性低级别胶质瘤预后和免疫特征的免疫相关基因标记的系统分析。
IF 2.3 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-08-12 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/bmri/6180391
Liubing Hou, Lei Tian, Jiayuan Li, Zizhou Zhang, Xuetao Han, Huandi Zhou, Xiaoying Xue
{"title":"Systematic Analysis of an Immune-Related Gene Signature for Predicting Prognosis and Immune Characteristics in Primary Lower Grade Glioma.","authors":"Liubing Hou, Lei Tian, Jiayuan Li, Zizhou Zhang, Xuetao Han, Huandi Zhou, Xiaoying Xue","doi":"10.1155/bmri/6180391","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/bmri/6180391","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Background:&lt;/b&gt; Immune-related genes (IRGs) have been increasingly recognized as critical determinants in the multistage processes of cancer development and progression. However, the functional roles of IRGs in the incidence and progression of LGG remain to be studied. This study is aimed at establishing a robust IRGs signature through systematic bioinformatics analysis, followed by an in-depth investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying its functional roles. A key objective is to dissect the intricate interplay between IRGs expression patterns and the composition/functional orientation of tumor-infiltrating immune cells inside the tumor microenvironment. Furthermore, our findings are aimed at providing novel evidence to facilitate molecular diagnosis and advance immunotherapeutic strategies for LGG. &lt;b&gt;Methods:&lt;/b&gt; RNA sequencing datasets, accompanied by detailed and pertinent clinical information pertinent to LGG, were meticulously retrieved from databases including TCGA and CGGA. To measure the levels of immune cell distribution across the specimens, we employed the sophisticated ssGSEA, which incorporated 29 immune infiltration-related information, enabling stratification of cases into immunity-low (immunity_L) and immunity-high (immunity_H) clusters. This classification provided crucial insights for understanding the immune landscape of LGG and its potential clinical implications. To further investigate, we identified differentially expressed IRGs by intersecting the list of DEGs with the IRGs curated from the ImmPort website. Subsequent feature selection employed Cox proportional hazards regression and LASSO regression to derive a prognostic IRGs signature in the TCGA cohort. This model facilitated risk stratification of patients into low-risk and high-risk subgroups. The established signature's predictive efficacy was rigorously validated in the CGGA cohort through comprehensive analytical approaches. This included Kaplan-Meier survival analysis for prognostic stratification, time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve construction for quantifying predictive accuracy, principal component analysis (PCA) for visualizing sample distribution patterns, and subgroup stratification to assess consistency across clinical variables. Additionally, ssGSEA was utilized to profile the TME, and correlation analyses were performed between the IRG-derived risk score and immune checkpoint expression levels. &lt;b&gt;Results:&lt;/b&gt; Finally, we selected CXCL10, ICAM1, IL18, ITGAL, SOCS3, and TLR3 to establish a six-gene IRGs signature for LGG. Based on this feature, we divided patients into low- and high-risk subgroups and found that high-risk patients consistently exhibited shorter OS. Notably, the risk score based on this signature emerged as an independent predictor of OS. TME analysis showed more immune infiltration in the high-risk subgroup. Correlation analysis further revealed a strong positive association between the risk sc","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6180391"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12364596/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144941731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Design and Enzyme-Targeted Assessment of 1,2,4-Triazole-1,8-Naphthalimide Hybrids in Drug Discovery. 1,2,4-三唑-1,8-萘酰亚胺化合物的设计与酶标评价
IF 2.3 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-08-10 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/bmri/6115993
Nataliya Korol, Mykhailo Slyvka, Ivan Rusyn, Oleksandra Pallah, Svitlana Burmei, Viktoriia Bestritska
{"title":"Design and Enzyme-Targeted Assessment of 1,2,4-Triazole-1,8-Naphthalimide Hybrids in Drug Discovery.","authors":"Nataliya Korol, Mykhailo Slyvka, Ivan Rusyn, Oleksandra Pallah, Svitlana Burmei, Viktoriia Bestritska","doi":"10.1155/bmri/6115993","DOIUrl":"10.1155/bmri/6115993","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study reports the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel hybrid 1,2,4-triazole-1,8-naphthalimide derivatives using both classical and environmentally friendly synthetic routes. The synthetic strategy involved a multistep process starting with the preparation of triazolylthioacetic acid esters, followed by electrophilic cyclization-employing both conventional bromine and a green, bromine-free method-and culminating in amidation reactions to yield the target compounds. Structural modifications, including the incorporation of pyridinyl and benzoate moieties, were introduced to enhance biological activity. The compounds were evaluated for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. In antimicrobial assays, several derivatives demonstrated selective activity, with Compound <i>5f</i> showing the strongest broad-spectrum antibacterial effects, particularly against <i>Bacillus cereus</i> and <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i>, and Compound <i>3e</i> displaying notable dual-action activity against both bacterial and fungal strains. These observations underscore the influence of specific functional groups on microbial targeting and membrane penetration. Anti-inflammatory potential was assessed via IL-6 inhibition using ELISA. Significant reductions in IL-6 levels were observed for Compounds <i>3a</i>, <i>3c</i>, <i>3e</i>, <i>4</i>, <i>5c</i>, <i>5f</i>, and <i>5g</i>, indicating promising activity, with Compounds <i>5c</i> and <i>3a</i> reducing IL-6 levels to 7 pg/mL. The complementary molecular docking studies revealed strong binding affinities for Compound <i>5f</i> across multiple bacterial enzymes, suggesting effective interactions through hydrogen bonding, electrostatic, and hydrophobic forces and supporting its potential to target iron-regulated pathways and fosfomycin resistance mechanisms. Overall, the integrative approach combining synthetic chemistry, biological assays, and computational modeling highlights the potential of these hybrid 1,2,4-triazole derivatives as candidates for further development as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6115993"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12358230/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144881931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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In Vitro Assessment of Apoptotic and Cell Cycle Arrest Analysis on HepG2 Cells by Polyethylene Glycol-Coupled Selenium Nanocomposite Fabricated From Cassia fistula Flowers. 决明子瘘花制备的聚乙二醇偶联硒纳米复合材料对HepG2细胞凋亡和细胞周期阻滞的体外评估。
IF 2.3 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-08-09 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/bmri/6212199
Senthamaraikannan Yasodha, Sundaram Vickram, Shanmugam Rajeshkumar, Hitesh Chopra, Tabarak Malik
{"title":"In Vitro Assessment of Apoptotic and Cell Cycle Arrest Analysis on HepG2 Cells by Polyethylene Glycol-Coupled Selenium Nanocomposite Fabricated From <i>Cassia fistula</i> Flowers.","authors":"Senthamaraikannan Yasodha, Sundaram Vickram, Shanmugam Rajeshkumar, Hitesh Chopra, Tabarak Malik","doi":"10.1155/bmri/6212199","DOIUrl":"10.1155/bmri/6212199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polymer-encapsulated nanocomposite has been proven to have ameliorative effects in the treatment of cancer. The focused objective of the present research is to fabricate polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based <i>Cassia fistula</i> flower selenium nanocomposite (CFF-SeNC). The fabricated CFF-SeNC was characterised using a UV-visible spectrophotometer, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-energy dispersive x-ray (EDX), and x-ray diffractometer (XRD) analysis. The highest UV-visible absorption spectra were at 355 nm. The oval-shaped, less agglomerated nanocomposite with a rough surface was seen in the SEM results with the elemental composition of carbon, oxygen, and selenium. The XRD analysis results showed the crystalline form of CFF-SeNC. The potency of CFF-SeNC against pathogenic bacteria and fungi proved that CFF-SeNC is effective against the tested fungi <i>Candida albicans</i>. The antioxidative assays-DPPH, ABTS, and H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> of CFF-SeNC-revealed the inhibition percent of 85.51% ± 0.79%, 90.53% ± 0.90%, and 84.87% ± 0.80% at maximum concentration (50 <i>μ</i>g/mL), respectively. The anti-inflammatory efficiency of CFF-SeNC was found to be 80.61% ± 0.87% and 87.78% ± 0.88% by egg albumin denaturation and HRBCs (human red blood cells) membrane stabilisation assay. The biocompatible nature of CFF-SeNC was tested by brine shrimp lethality activity, which proved that at 48 h, the minimal dose was not toxic; however, mild toxicity was shown at a higher dosage. The anticancer studies of CFF-SeNC in HepG2 cells were active in inhibiting 50% of cells (IC<sub>50</sub> value) at 27.30 <i>μ</i>g/mL. HepG2 cells depicted predominant morphological changes upon treatment with CFF-SeNC, whereas there was no alteration in <i>Vero</i> cells. The elaborative study on determining the phases of cell apoptosis was further analysed by fluorescence microscopy, cell cycle arrest, and Annexin V/propidium iodide staining through flow cytometric analysis. The outcome of current research has corroborated the enhanced therapeutical efficiency of PEG-encapsulated selenium nanocomposite with emphasis on the apoptotic effect in hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2 cells).</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6212199"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12357778/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Factors Associated With Self-Reported Practices on Food Safety Among Female Food Handlers of Households in Budhiganga Rural Municipality, Nepal. 尼泊尔Budhiganga农村市家庭女性食品处理人员自我报告的食品安全行为相关因素
IF 2.3 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-08-08 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/bmri/3233795
Jibesh Acharya, Pravat Uprety
{"title":"Factors Associated With Self-Reported Practices on Food Safety Among Female Food Handlers of Households in Budhiganga Rural Municipality, Nepal.","authors":"Jibesh Acharya, Pravat Uprety","doi":"10.1155/bmri/3233795","DOIUrl":"10.1155/bmri/3233795","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the level of self-reported food safety practices and the factors associated with them. Using a structured questionnaire, this study was conducted among 335 female household food handlers in the Budhiganga Rural Municipality, Nepal. The overall level of the practice was assessed through 14 questions on a 3-point scale (1 = <i>always</i>, 2 = <i>sometimes</i>, and 3 = <i>never</i>) where the mean cumulative score was taken as the cut-off value. Over half (57.30%) of food handlers showed good safety practices. Education-no education (AOR = 3.01) and primary education (AOR = 2.50), ethnicity-Madhesi/Dalit/Muslim (AOR = 2.43), awareness about food safety (AOR = 2.48), ownership of water sources (AOR = 1.88), fuel used for cooking-wood (AOR = 0.25), water facility inside the toilet (AOR = 1.94), and knowledge of food safety (AOR = 4.40) were the significant factors associated with different levels of practice. The study highlighted the importance of education, accessibility, and availability of water sources in households to minimize risks associated with foodborne diseases in Nepal.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2025 ","pages":"3233795"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12356667/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871369","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring the Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Lifestyle Determinants of Hypertension Among Sedentary Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Cape Coast Metropolis. 探索久坐工人高血压的社会人口学、临床和生活方式决定因素:海岸角大都会的横断面研究。
IF 2.3 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-08-08 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/bmri/8818300
Andrew Oklu, Edmund Addison, Rachel Araba Quaicoe, Addison Bouyena, Frank Naku Ghartey, Richard Armah, Nelson Ekow Kumah, Gabriel Pezahso Kotam, George Nkrumah Osei, Richard K D Ephraim
{"title":"Exploring the Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Lifestyle Determinants of Hypertension Among Sedentary Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Cape Coast Metropolis.","authors":"Andrew Oklu, Edmund Addison, Rachel Araba Quaicoe, Addison Bouyena, Frank Naku Ghartey, Richard Armah, Nelson Ekow Kumah, Gabriel Pezahso Kotam, George Nkrumah Osei, Richard K D Ephraim","doi":"10.1155/bmri/8818300","DOIUrl":"10.1155/bmri/8818300","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Hypertension, a major public health concern, is a significant risk factor for a range of cardiovascular diseases and other chronic health conditions, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the prevalence, sociodemographic, lifestyle, and clinical determinants of hypertension among sedentary workers in the Cape Coast Metropolis. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study was conducted among 170 sedentary workers at Abura Market, Cape Coast. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and clinical characteristics were assessed. Data was analyzed accordingly using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 26 (IBM Inco., United States). <b>Results:</b> The study involved 170 participants, of which 127 were females [median age = 42]. The prevalence of hypertension was found to be 18.2% (31/170). Increased consumption of alcohol, engagement in physical activity, fruit intake, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio were observed among hypertensive participants compared to those without hypertension. An increased risk of hypertension incidence was found to be significantly associated with age (<i>p</i> < 0.001), having a family history of hypertension (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and experiencing shortness of breath (<i>p</i> = 0.011) in a multivariate analysis. Having a family history of hypertension and experiencing shortness of breath increase the odds of an individual developing hypertension by 23.9 and 9.49-fold. <b>Conclusion:</b> The study reveals a higher prevalence of hypertension among sedentary workers. High-risk groups for hypertension include the aged, those with a family history of hypertension, and those with diabetes mellitus. Given the lack of statistically significant symptoms, hypertension may remain undetected in individuals. The findings therefore underscore the need for public health interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":9007,"journal":{"name":"BioMed Research International","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8818300"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12356678/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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RETRACTION: A Survey and Proposed Framework on the Soft Biometrics Technique for Human Identification in Intelligent Video Surveillance System. 摘要:智能视频监控系统中用于人体识别的软生物识别技术综述及框架建议。
IF 2.3 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-08-08 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/bmri/9850371
BioMed Research International
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RETRACTION: Wu-Tou Decoction Inhibits Chronic Inflammatory Pain in Mice: Participation of TRPV1 and TRPA1 Ion Channels. 撤回:乌头汤抑制小鼠慢性炎性疼痛:参与TRPV1和TRPA1离子通道。
IF 2.3 3区 生物学
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-08-07 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/bmri/9874314
BioMed Research International
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