Frontiers in Materials
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2021
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IF 3.515
Cui Xin-gang,Chen Hua,Ye Qing-bang,Cui Xin-yu,Cui Xiao-jing,Cui Hong-jing,Shen Guang-zhi,Li Miao-jing,Lin Jian-tao,Sun Ya-xin
By hydrothermal method, porous TiO2 spheres with pompon morphology are successfully synthesized in the tetrabutyl titanate (TBT)–acetic acid (HAc) system with no other additives. The morphological, structural and textural properties of the specimen are figured out by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), N2 adsorption/desorption, and fluorescence microscope. The results show the pompon-like morphology of porous TiO2 with high specific surface area and large pore volume, which can be used as a drug carrier. In this paper, doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) is chosen as drug model to understand the process of drug release. And results indicate that the porous TiO2 is biocompatible and can be used for continuing drug-release, which shows lots of possibilities in medical fields.
研究领域:
材料科学
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药学
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医学
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ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
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2023
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IF 5.8
Jianbing Wu,Wenjun Guo,Yongfeng Wang,Jian Liu,Heng Wang,Zhaozhu Zheng,Xiaoqin Wang,David L. Kaplan
Fragrances, which are commonly used in food, textiles, consumer products, and medical supplies, are volatile compounds that require stabilization and controlled release due to their sensitivity to environmental conditions such as light, oxygen, temperature, and humidity. Encapsulation in various material matrices is a desired technique for these purposes, and there is a growing interest in using sustainable natural materials to reduce environmental impact. In this study, fragrance encapsulation in microspheres made from silk fibroin (SF) was investigated. Fragrance-loaded silk fibroin microspheres (Fr-SFMSs) were prepared by adding fragrance/surfactant emulsions to silk solutions, followed by mixing them with polyethylene glycol under ambient conditions. The study investigated eight different fragrances, where citral, beta-ionone, and eugenol showed higher binding affinities to silk than the other five fragrances, resulting in better microsphere formation with uniform sizes and higher fragrance loading (10–30%). Citral-SFMSs showed characteristic crystalline β-sheet structures of SF, high thermal stability (initial weight loss at 255 °C), long shelf life at 37 °C (>60 days), and sustained release (∼30% of citral remained after incubation at 60 °C for 24 h). When citral-SFMSs with different sizes were used to treat cotton fabrics, about 80% of the fragrance remained on the fabrics after one wash, and the duration of release from the treated fabrics was significantly longer than that of control samples treated with citral alone (no microspheres). This method of preparing Fr-SFMSs has potential applications in textile finishing, cosmetics, and the food industry.
研究领域:
材料科学
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纺织工程
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化学工程
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PubMed
高影响因子
Pharmaceutics
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2025
·Vol. 17
·期 3
·376
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IF 5.5
Yuxing Zhang,Xixi Zou,Qiran Du,Xiaotao Dong,Uday Kumar Chinta,Ruyue Yu,Fei Wu,Tuo Jin
Objectives: Thermo-gelling hydrophilic polymers like PLGA–PEG–PLGA are known as injectable sustained-release depots for biologics, but they face challenges due to the occurrence of severe burst release. This study aimed to develop a strategy to avoid the initial burst release by pre-encapsulating proteins in polysaccharide microparticles through an aqueous–aqueous emulsion mechanism, thereby enhancing therapeutic retention and linear release kinetics.Methods: Five model proteins (G-CSF, GM-CSF, IGF-1, FVIII, BSA) were encapsulated in dextran microparticles, using an organic solvent-free aqueous–aqueous emulsion method. These particles were dispersed in a 23% (w/w) PLGA–PEG–PLGA solution and injected into a 37 °C release buffer to form a gel depot. The in vitro release profiles were quantified using ELISA and MicroBCA assays over 9–42 days. The bioactivity of the proteins was validated using cell proliferation assays (NFS-60, TF-1, MCF-7) and chromogenic kits. The in vivo pharmacokinetics of the FVIII-loaded formulations were evaluated in Sprague–Dawley rats (n = 5/group) over 28 days.Results: Protein-loaded dextran particles retained their structural integrity within the hydrogel and exhibited minimal burst release (≤5% within 30 min vs. >25% for free proteins). Sustained near-linear release profiles were observed for all the proteins, with complete release by day 9 (G-CSF, GM-CSF, BSA) or day 42 (FVIII). Rats administered with the thermal gel with FVIII–dextran particles showed a significantly lower peak plasma concentration (Cmax: 88.25 ± 30.21 vs. 132.63 ± 66.67 ng/mL) and prolonged therapeutic coverage (>18 days vs. 15 days) compared to those administered with the thermal gel with the FVIII solution. The bioactivity of the released proteins remained at ≥90% of the native forms.Conclusions: Pre-encapsulation in dextran microparticles effectively mitigates burst release from thermosensitive hydrogels, while preserving protein functionality.
研究领域:
药剂学
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生物医学工程
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药物递送系统
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蛋白质工程
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PubMed
高影响因子
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2018
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IF 3.52
Zi-ling Li,Sheng-feng Peng,Xing Chen,Yu-qing Zhu,Li-qiang Zou,Wei Liu,Cheng-mei Liu
The present work evaluated the feasibility of different pluronics (F127, F87 and P85) utilized as modifiers to improve the stability and bioaccessibility of curcumin liposomes (cur-Lps). Pluronics modified curcumin liposomes (cur-pluronic-Lps) were prepared by thin film evaporation combined with dynamic high pressure microfluidization. The particle size and polydispersity index of cur-pluronic-Lps was significantly lower than cur-Lps. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis revealed that curcumin was loaded in liposomes successfully and X-ray diffraction suggested that curcumin in the liposomes was in an amorphous state. In vitro release studies demonstrated that 73.4%, 63.9%, 66.7% and 58.9% curcumin released from cur-Lps, cur-F127-Lps, cur-F87-Lps and cur-P85-Lps, respectively. Compared with cur-Lps, cur-pluronic-Lps showed a slower release rate and lower cumulative release percentage for curcumin. Non-Fickian transport was the main release mechanism for cur-Lps, cur-F127-Lps and cur-F87-Lps, and typically the first-order model fitted cur-P85-Lps release. Stability studies (exposure to solutions of different pH and heat treatment) indicated that pluronics modification could enhance their pH stability and thermal stability. In vitro simulated gastrointestinal tract studies suggested that pluronics modification could significantly improve the absorption of cur-Lps. Bioaccessibility of curcumin liposomes increased in the following order: cur-Lps < cur-F87-Lps < cur-P85-Lps < cur-F127-Lps. These results may guide the potential application of pluronics modified liposomes as carriers of curcumin in nutraceutical and functional foods.
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药剂学
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食品科学
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生物医学工程
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CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
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2020
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IF 4.089
Chunyang Guo,Qi Zhang,Bingqing Zhu,Zaiyong Zhang,Junjie Bao,Qiaoce Ding,Guobin Ren,Xuefeng Mei
Nicorandil (NCD) is a chemically unstable drug and sensitive to humidity, heat, and mechanical stress in manufacturing processes. In this work, the cocrystals of NCD with organic acids were designed and synthesized to enhance the stability of NCD. Cocrystals of NCD with 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid, salicylic acid, 3-hydroxybenzoic acid, and 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid were obtained. Hydrothermal stability study showed that cocrystals performed with remarkable stability advantages compared with pure NCD. On the basis of mechanism research, the stability improvements of NCD molecules can be attributed to the realignments of NCD molecules in cocrystals. After the formation of cocrystals, the novel packing styles of NCD break the self-catalyzed decomposition process in pure NCD structure. Moreover, intrinsic dissolution rate characterizations showed that the formation of cocrystals could also optimize the dissolution behavior of NCD to realize the objective of sustained release.
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药学
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材料科学
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高影响因子
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2021
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IF 9.229
Weinan Chen,Xi Chen,Mingxuan Yang,Shishi Li,Xinjian Fan,Hao Zhang,Hui Xie
Active targeted therapy for bowel cancer using untethered microrobots has attracted extensive attention. However, traditional microrobots face challenges, such as issues of mobility, biocompatibility, drug loading, sustained-release capabilities, and targeting accuracy. Here, we propose an untethered triple-configurational magnetic robot (TCMR) that is composed of three geometrically nested parts: actuation and guarding, anchoring and seeding, and drug release part. A targeting magnetic driving system actuates the TCMR along the predetermined trajectory to the target position. The pH-sensitive actuation and guarding part formed by electrodeposition is degraded in the intestinal environment and separates from the two other parts. A majority of magnetic nanoparticles encapsulated in this part are retrieved. The anchoring and seeding part anchors the lesion area and seeds the drug release part in the gaps of intestinal villi by hydrolysis. Ultimately, the drug release part containing the therapeutic completes the sustained release to prolong the duration of the therapeutic agent. Cytotoxicity and therapeutic tests reveal that TCMRs are biocompatible and suitable for targeted therapy and have good therapeutic performance. The newly designed TCMR will provide new ideas for targeted therapy, thus expanding the application scope of robotics technology in the biomedical field.
研究领域:
机器人技术
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生物医学工程
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药学
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癌症治疗
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高影响因子
Materials Research Express
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2021
·Vol. 8
·期 6
·065402
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IF 1.62
Mengde Li,Yahua Li,Xiaofeng Wang,Zhonghua Chang,Yong-Chao Jiang,Shanshan Han,Zhixiang Cui,Xinwei Han,Qian Li
To develop diversified drug carriers for local treatment of cancer, three types of alginate membranes were fabricated by spin-coating, freeze drying and electrospinning. The uniaxial tensile test is shown that spin-coated membranes possess the maximum tensile strength. All the three types of membranes present excellent adsorption performance toward pyridirubicin chloride (THP) and the electrospinning membranes exhibit the maximum adsorption mass of 144.13 mg g−1. The pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order, and intra-particle diffusion equation were used to evaluate the kinetic data and the drug adsorption process followed the pseudo-first-order model well. The drug releasing mechanism was studied by using different release medium, and it shows that the release process was undertaken by ions exchange reaction. The result shows that the three types of membranes are promising materials for the local treatment of cancer such as local cancers of the pancreas and trachea.
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药学
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材料科学
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癌症研究
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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2025
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IF 6.2
Bin Yan,Zicheng Yu,Xi Chen,Sicheng Zuo,Xueqiu Liu,Xinyi Lu,Haibin Yuan,Zhiqiang Cheng
The extensive use of chemical pesticides has led to serious environmental concerns, highlighting the need for innovative pest control strategies that combine high efficiency with ecological sustainability. Plant essential oils (EOs), as natural and effective alternatives, hold great potential to replace conventional pesticides. However, their application is hindered by limitations such as burst release and short residual activity. In this study, EOs were encapsulated within a sodium alginate/polyethylene glycol diacrylate (SA/PEGDA) matrix to achieve sustained release. The resulting slow-release pellets (SRPs) exhibited optimal morphology and performance, effectively overcoming the issue of poor persistence commonly associated with EOs. The sustained-release period extended beyond 60 days. Application tests, demonstrated that SRPs efficiently eliminated pests, influenced their behavioral responses, and provided effective plant protection. Continuous low-dose exposure reduced adult longevity by 1.22 days, shortened oviposition period by 2.62 days, and decreased fecundity by 96.44 eggs, significantly affecting key life-history parameters. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified several active compounds in the SRPs, suggesting that stable, sustained-release components play a crucial role in pest suppression. This study provides valuable insights into the development of eco-friendly and efficient EO-based formulations, contributing to the advancement of sustainable pest management and green pesticides.
研究领域:
农业科学
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害虫管理
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高分子材料
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天然产物化学
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可持续农业
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POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
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2018
·Vol. 29
·期 5
·1360-1371
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IF 2.137
Lei Zheng,Hui Wang,Xiaomin Cheng
In this study, a series of imprinted poly(methacrylic acid- co -ethylene glycol dimethacrylate) nanocarriers for diclofenac and corresponding nonimprinted polymer nanocarriers have been synthesized in 4 different types of solvents by precipitation polymerization. The products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared, scanning electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller measurement. Results showed that uniformly sized molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) nanospheres with relatively good porosity could only be obtained in acetonitrile. The effects of solvents on the recognition and release properties of polymer particles were also carefully investigated. The binding experiments indicated that MIPs prepared in acetonitrile displayed much higher binding capacity than other MIPs with a maximum binding capacity of 65.18 mg g −1 . The Scatchard analysis showed that synthetic MIPs have special recognition sites for diclofenac, while nonimprinted polymers have not. The Sips model could provide a best fit to the equilibrium data of nanocarriers over whole concentrations. The experimental data of an adsorption kinetic study were well fitted to the pseudo–second-order kinetic model, indicating the chemisorption mechanism between diclofenac and MIPs in the process of adsorption. The drug release of diclofenac from MIPs could well be described by the Ritger-Peppas model, suggesting a non-Fickian diffusion mechanism. In addition, we successfully used MIPs to extract diclofenac at low levels from fetal bovine serum.
研究领域:
药学
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材料科学
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纳米技术
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药物递送系统
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高影响因子
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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2018
·Vol. 26
·期 7
·2945-2953
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IF 1.971
Chen Huayao,Lin Guanquan,Zhou Hongjun,Zhou Xinhua,Xu Hua,Huang Suqing
Avermectin (AVM) is a highly efficient pesticide against a variety of insects and is widely used in agriculture. However, it is susceptible to oxidation and photolysis, resulting in instability under UV irradiation and a short half-life. Herein, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) was grafted by styrene (St), Methyl methacrylate (MMA) and butyl acrylate (BA) respectively to prepare grafted polymer nanoparticles in application for AVM sustained released. And the influence of different grafted monomer and the grafted rate on the AVM/grafted polymer nanoparticles performance was discussed. The larger the grafted rate of St was, the larger the particle size of AVM/grafted polymer nanoparticles had with a higher drug loading rate and stronger resistance to ultraviolet light. Besides, the particle size, drug loading rate and the ability of anti-ultraviolet light of grafted CMC emulsion was also influenced by the modifying agent. While the concentration of AVM was kept the same, the acrylic esters (MMA and BA) grafted emulsion have smaller particle sizes with higher drug loading rates and stronger anti-ultraviolet ability comparing to styrene (St) grafted emulsion. The effect of different amount of St and different monomer grafted on the sustained release performance of AVM/grafted polymer was also investigated. As the grafted rate of St increased, the release rate became smaller. The release speed has a sequence of CMC-g-PBA > CMC-g-PS > CMC-g-PMMA when CMC grafted with different monomer. Their sustained release curves can be described by Korsmeyer-Peppas equation. Finally, the insect toxicity test showed that insecticide toxicity against diamondback moth ( Plutella xylostella L.) has no apparent difference among the AVM and AVM/grafted polymer nanoparticles indicating that AVM/grafted polymer nanoparticles can reduce the amount of organic solution used for dissolution and prolonged its service life without decreasing its insecticide toxicity.
研究领域:
农业科学
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材料科学
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农药学
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
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2019
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IF 2.781
Fengbo Yu,Jinghua Wang,Lei Tong,Xiuping Zhang
Nanosized drug delivery systems are promising tools in the field of nanomedicine applied to cancer. A novel temozolidomidehydroxyapatite (TMZ/HAp) sustained-release nanopreparation for implantation in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) patients was designed, synthesized and characterized in this study. The structure, morphology, drug loading and in vitro delivery properties of the HAp particles and the novel polysuccinimide (PSI)-coated HAp(HAp-PSI) nanoparticles were evaluated using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high-performance liquid chromatography. The TMZ/HAp-PSI nanoparticles consist of a flower-like HAp core enclosed by a smooth PSI layer, which presents a spherical or nearly spherical form. The TMZ/HAp-PSI nanoparticles further strengthen the encapsulation efficiency to 93.0%. Compared with TMZ/HAp alone, both the TMZ/HAp-PSI nanoparticles and TMZ/HAp-PSI tablets can prolong the drug release time to more than 350 h and avoid an early burst drug release, suggesting a great potential for the brain or bone implantation drug delivery applications.
研究领域:
药学
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肿瘤学
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纳米医学
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DOI
高影响因子
ACS Applied Bio Materials
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2021
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IF 0
Shuguang Wang,Kun Shi,Jiawei Lu,Weilian Sun,Qinghui Han,Lingbin Che,Dong Zhang
As a common complication of spine surgery, postoperative epidural fibrosis is an important cause of failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), yet there is no effective clinical intervention to tackle it. Herein, for the first time, we develop a strategy of combining a gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel matrix with poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microsphere-encapsulated resveratrol (RSV), which aims to synergistically promote the inhibition effect on epidural fibrosis. The resultant RSV@PLGA-GelMA (8% w/v) hydrogels possess optimal mechanical properties and prompt the matrix sustainably and stably to release RSV for several weeks. It is further shown that the hybrid hydrogels without the drug exhibit good biosafety without distinct cytotoxicity, while RSV@PLGA-GelMA could prevent fibroblast proliferation and migration. Further rat laminectomy model indicates that the RSV@PLGA-GelMA hydrogels reduce epidural fibrosis by inhibiting fibroblast proliferation and extracellular matrix overexpression and deposition via a TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. Consequently, we believe that such a creative structural combination will be a promising strategy for preventing postoperative epidural fibrosis of spine surgery.
研究领域:
生物医学工程
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药学
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神经外科
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DOI
PubMed
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