JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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IF 10.9
Yinghao Wu,Jinming Wei,Xiaolu Shi,Wenjie Zhao
In the marine environment, the protective coatings face serious corrosion and biofouling problem, limitations, and challenges that made self-healing coatings unable to perform both anti-corrosion and anti-biofouling dual-function at the same time. Here we constructed the corrosion resistance and anti-biofouling self-healing coating by integrating nano-containers into the coating matrix, the 2-Undecylimidazoline (ULM) acted as a corrosion inhibitor and anti-biofouling dual-functional agent which was loaded on the natural container attapulgite (ATP). To obtain high healing efficiency, a fluidity-driven self-healing silicone oil coating was thickened by fibrous ATP to enhance its stability, which played a key role in the self-healing and long-term corrosion resistance. The self-healing time of ULM@ATP reinforced oil coating was 4 s at least in the air and up to 30 s in the 1 M HCl solution. Meanwhile, the ULM@ATP can significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of the self-healing coating, with the best effect achieved when the content of ULM@ATP was 5 wt.%. The impedance modulus of ULM@ATP-2 still reached 1.62 × 10 8 Ω cm 2 after 480 immersion in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution, which is 3 orders of magnitude high than pure Oil coating (2.17 × 10 5 Ω cm 2 ). The restructure of the ATP network and the release of ULM could largely inhibit the corrosion of metal. The continuous open circuit potential of the composite coating performed the potentially infinite self-healing capacity. The self-healing performances of the composite coating in strong acid and base solutions exhibited high environmental suitability. This anti-corrosion and anti-biofouling (the surface coverage of adhered chlorella decreased 96.88%) dual-function strategy of self-healing coatings could be also realized by many other porous nano-materials or function modifications. The self-healing performances of the composite coating in strong acid and base solutions exhibited high environmental suitability. This anti-corrosion and anti-biofouling dual-function strategy of self-healing coatings could be also realized by many other porous nano-materials or function modifications. The rapid response self-healing coating possessed anti-biofouling and active self-healing functions and showed wide application under more service environments.
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材料科学
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海洋工程
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防腐蚀技术
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REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
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2025
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IF 2.8
Zhiheng Shangguan,Kaiqiang Yang,Qi Pan,Hongli Hu,Pan Wang
Endocrine disruptors are environmental chemicals that can interfere with the endocrine system. However, research on endocrine disruptors that interfere with androgen action is still limited. In this study, two new environmental androgens were identified. N-Phenyl-2-naphthylamine (PNA) and o-tolidine are dye intermediates widely used in industry to produce organic pigments. We found that both PNA and o-tolidine activated androgen receptor (AR) transcriptional activity in the luciferase reporter assay and bound to AR-ligand binding domain directly in the surface plasmon resonance analysis. In vivo studies showed that PNA and o-tolidine induced the proliferation of seminal vesicle cells and increased seminal vesicle weight in immature male rats, indicating that these two compounds had androgenic activity in vivo . In addition, in mature male rats, PNA and o-tolidine reduced sperm concentration and motility and increased sperm deformities, and caused atrophy of the seminiferous tubules of the testis and decreased testosterone levels. These results suggest that PNA and o-tolidine are novel environmental androgens, which bind and activate AR and have toxicological effects on male reproductive function.
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环境科学
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毒理学
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内分泌学
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Environmental Science-Nano
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2025
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IF 5.1
Ying Wang,Fuming Wang,Xuyang Feng,Haoyou Jiang,Hualin Zhang,Yongfang Qian,Botian Zhu,Yaping Huang,Yimin Zhu
In recent years, microbial pollution has become a serious environmental problem, and the release of microorganisms into the water environment seriously threatens human health. As environment-friendly and low-cost antibacterial agents, Mg(OH)2 nanoparticles (M-NPs) have garnered considerable attention for their small size, innocuity, no drug resistance, chemical stability and thermal stability. However, little is known about the physiological changes that bacteria undergo in the presence of M-NPs. In this work, the antibacterial mechanism of M-NPs synthesized by applying the coprecipitation method was investigated using Escherichia coli (E. coli) as a model system. The oxygen vacancies on the M-NP surface, which can produce reactive oxygen species (ROS, ·O2−, H2O2, and ·OH), were examined via O2-temperature programmed desorption (O2-TPD). Abnormality in three central metabolic pathways (energy, glucose and tricarboxylic acid cycle) induced by M-NPs was detected by analyzing the activity of respiratory chain dehydrogenase, gluconokinase (GK) and succinate dehydrogenase (SDH). The downregulated activity and gene expression levels of GK confirmed that M-NPs play an inhibitory role, and these physiological changes result in cell death. Thus, M-NPs have great potential in the field of preventing and controlling microbial pollution.
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微生物学
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环境科学
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2025
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IF 11.3
Zufeng Qiu,Kexin Yang,Zijian Huang,Hongsheng Zhao,Zhiwei Lin,Qin Kuang,Zhaoxiong Xie
Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) has emerged as a superior technique for detecting small molecules, owing to the strategic utilization of inorganic nanomaterial matrices. Despite the impressive capabilities of various novel matrices, the underlying interaction mechanisms between inorganic matrices and analytes remain largely unexplored. In this study, we synthesized Co 3 O 4 nanocubes, Co(OH) 2 nanosheets, Co 3 O 4 /Co(OH) 2 heterojunctions, and Co 3 O 4 +Co(OH) 2 composites via a facile one-pot method. Amino acids were selected as model analytes for performance evaluation. Notably, the Co 3 O 4 /Co(OH) 2 heterojunctions significantly enhanced signal intensity and lowered detection limits to the parts-per-billion (ppb) level, outperforming Co 3 O 4 nanocubes, Co(OH) 2 nanosheets, and Co 3 O 4 +Co(OH) 2 composites. The detection results for environmental pollutants, especially in solutions containing real samples, highlight the outstanding performance of the heterojunction material as a matrix. Further characterization indicates that the formation of the heterojunction enhances nanoparticle dispersion and promotes the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. Consequently, more photogenerated charge carriers can be transferred to the target analytes, facilitating their charging ability and ultimately enhancing signal intensity in MALDI-TOF MS. These results clearly demonstrate that the enhanced photocatalytic performance directly drives the improvement of MALDI-TOF MS performance, excluding interference from other factors. Thus, this study successfully combines photocatalytic mechanisms with MALDI-TOF MS mechanisms, providing new insights into the enhancement of MALDI-TOF MS performance. Additionally, it offers a new detection method for environmental pollutants.
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分析化学
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环境科学
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材料科学
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ChemCatChem
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2015
·Vol. 7
·期 9
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IF 4.556
Fenghua Xu,Zehui Zhang
Graphical Take baby steps: Polyaniline-grafted vanadyl acetylacetonate shows high catalytic activity for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) under atmospheric oxygen pressure. A high HMF conversion of 99 % and a 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) yield of 86 % are obtained after 12 h. More importantly, the synthesis of DFF directly from fructose is also realized with two binary catalysts: Amberlyst-15 and polyaniline–vanadyl acetylacetonate. Herein, polyaniline-grafted vanadyl acetylacetonate [VO(acac) 2 ] was prepared and used as an effective catalyst for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) under atmospheric oxygen pressure. A high HMF conversion of 99.2 % was obtained after 12 h at 110 °C, and 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) was obtained in 86.2 % yield. More importantly, the one-pot conversion of fructose into DFF was also realized with two binary catalysts: Amberlyst-15 and polyaniline–VO(acac) 2 . Amberlyst-15 was used for the acid-catalyzed dehydration of fructose into HMF, followed by the in situ oxidation of HMF catalyzed by polyaniline–VO(acac) 2 . DFF could be obtained in a yield of 42.1 % from fructose by using the one-pot reaction, whereas two consecutive steps gave a higher DFF yield of 71.1 %. Owing to the facile catalyst preparation and low cost, this method showed a promising potential for the synthesis of DFF from abundant carbohydrates.
研究领域:
化学工程
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催化反应
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American Journal of Translational Research
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2017
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IF 2.829
Yuanfeng Zhu,Shijun Fan,Ning Wang,Xiaoli Chen,Yongjun Yang,Yongling Lu,Qian Chen,Jiang Zheng,Xin Liu
Activation of NADPH oxidase 2 (NOX2) triggers reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, both of which are essential for robust microbial clearance by phagocytes. However, it is unknown whether inhibition of NOX2 activation or ROS generation affects cellular phagocytosis. Here, we found that the classic NOX2 inhibitor diphenyleneiodonium (DPI) induced uptake of E. coli by murine peritoneal macrophages through enhancing phagocytosis, and this effect was temperature-sensitive and attenuated by cytochalasin D as well as chemical inhibition of Syk and PLCγ, two downstream kinases involved in actin polymerization during phagocytosis. DPI also decreased the production of TNF-α and IL-6 resulting from E. coli stimulation. The DPI-induced enhancement of phagocytosis was independent of NOX2 inhibition or ROS generation but depended on increased intracellular calcium and activation of the p38 MAPK signaling pathway. Furthermore, DPI enhanced bacterial elimination and ameliorated inflammation in E. coli -infected mice, leading to improved survival. Our results demonstrate that DPI facilitates ROS-independent bacterial phagocytosis by macrophages through activation of calcium and p38 MAPK signaling pathways.
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免疫学
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分子生物学
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医学
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2022
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IF 5.436
Mingyang Liu,Zhongwen Ouyang,Xiaochen Liu,Jiaojiao Cao,Tongtong Xiao,Zhengcai Xia,Zhenxing Wang
Isolated large-spin Heisenberg antiferromagnetic uniform chain is quite rare. Here, we have successfully synthesized an ideal one-dimensional (1D) S = 5/2 linear-chain antiferromagnet [C2NH8]3[Fe(SO4)3], which crystallizes in a trigonal lattice with the space group R3c. A broad maximum at Tmax = 18 K is observed in the magnetic susceptibility curve. Notably, no long-range magnetic ordering is observed down to 2 K even if the material has a large Curie–Weiss temperature of θCW = −25.5 K. High-field magnetization at 2 K shows a linear increase until saturation at 30 T, and a high-field electron spin resonance (ESR) reveals the absence of a zero-field spin gap. The intrachain interaction J and interchain interaction J′ are determined. Quite a small ratio of J′/J < 2.5 × 10–3 suggests that [C2NH8]3[Fe(SO4)3] behaves as an ideal 1D uniform linear-chain antiferromagnet, in which the magnetic ordering is prevented by the extremely small interchain interaction and quantum fluctuation even for a classical spin of S = 5/2.
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物理学
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材料科学
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磁学
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Journal of Energy Storage
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2025
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IF 9.8
Cheng Liu,Yi Zhang,Pengrui Zhang,Yigang Ding,Jinhe Sun
A multitude of composite phase change materials (PCM) systems have been developed, resulting in significant advancements in the efficiency of solar thermal storage systems. However, there is a paucity of inorganic-organic composite PCMs systems, and the phase change mechanism remains unclear, which significantly constrains the deployment and advancement of this category of PCMs. To address this gap in the literature, this team has developed a novel organic-inorganic composite PCM system using 30 wt% Mg(NO 3 ) 2 ·6H 2 O (MNH) and 70 wt% propanamide (POA) as raw materials. The thermal physical properties of the PCMs were initially analyzed, and the results demonstrated that the PCMs exhibited favourable latent heat and thermal cycling stability. The melting point was found to be 376.2 K, with a latent heat of melting of 131.93 J·g −1 . It was observed that the melting temperature and latent heat remained essentially unaltered after 500 cycles. Subsequently, the structure of the PCMs was analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Ultimately, the interaction between liquid MNH and POA was modeled using molecular dynamics, allowing for a deeper understanding of the phase transition mechanism. It is hypothesized that the hydrogen bonds (HBs) between the two substances affects the physical bond, and that HBs contribute to the PCMs having good stability and a high thermal decomposition temperature. The rational mechanism of this phenomenon is explained from many aspects, including structure, Hirshfeld surface and thermal analysis. It is anticipated that the discovery of this new PCMs will facilitate large-scale applications in solar energy storage.
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材料科学
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能源存储
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Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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2025
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IF 4.8
Fei Jiang,Zhiming Dong,Xiaoli Lou,Zhuonan Zhang,Li Shuai,Chengke Zhao
Secondary benzyl alcohols (α-OH) in lignin β-O-4 linkages are reactive sites that can trigger undesirable condensation reactions during lignin valorization processes. The selective oxidation of α-OH groups can effectively inhibit lignin condensation reactions, thereby promoting lignin depolymerization. Meanwhile, this approach increases the functionalities, which is beneficial for the design of lignin-derived functional materials. In this study, we report a chemoselective oxidation method using 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) to selectively convert α-OH groups into ketones. The reaction proceeds under ambient conditions with green DMSO as the sole solvent. Oxidation of β–O–4 model compound (veratrylglycerol-β-guaiacyl ether, VG) revealed exceptional selectivity of this oxidation process, achieving 92% substrate conversion with 90% yield of the corresponding α-ketone product after 48 h. When applied to cellulolytic enzyme lignin, this protocol significantly increased the α-ketone content from 1.2% to 20.5% (relative to total interunit linkages), as identified and quantified by 2D HSQC NMR. The straightforward α-OH oxidation protocol demonstrates significant potential for precise lignin structure modification and rational design of lignin-derived functional materials in sustainable polymer systems.
研究领域:
高分子化学
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绿色化学
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生物质转化
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天然产物化学
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可持续材料
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有机合成方法学
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LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
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2023
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IF 5
Zhiguang Chen,Haibin Zhao,Lingshuai Meng,Shengwei Yu,Zhenning Liu,Jinqi Xue
Fracture healing is a complex physiological process in which angiogenesis plays an essential role. Microfibril-associated glycoprotein-2 (MAGP2) has been reported to possess a proangiogenic activity via integrin αvβ3, yet its role in bone repair is unexplored. In this study, a critical-sized femoral defect (2 mm) was created in mice, followed by the delivery of an adenovirus-based MAGP2 overexpression vector or its negative control at the fracture site. At days 7, 14, 21, and 28 postfracture, bone fracture healing was evaluated by radiography, micro–computed tomography, and histopathologic analysis. Adenovirus-based MAGP2 overexpression vector–treated mice exhibited increased bone mineral density and bone volume fraction. MAGP2 overexpression contributed to an advanced stage of endochondral ossification and induced cartilage callus into the bony callus. Further analysis indicated that MAGP2 was associated with enhanced angiogenesis, as evidenced by marked MAGP2 and integrin αvβ3 costaining and increased levels of endothelial cell markers such as endomucin and CD31, as well as elevated phosphorylation of protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2) and AKT serine/threonine kinase 1 (AKT) in the callus. In vitro , recombinant human MAGP2 treatment enhanced the viability, migration, and tube formation ability of human microvascular endothelial cells, which was partially reversed by integrin αvβ3 inhibition or MK-2206, a specific AKT inhibitor. Inhibition of integrin αvβ3 abolished MAGP2-induced PTK2 and AKT activation. Taken together, our data provide the first evidence that MAGP2 promotes angiogenesis and bone formation by activating the integrin αvβ3/PTK2/AKT signaling pathway.
研究领域:
骨科
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生物学
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分子生物学
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细胞生物学
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2020
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IF 4.939
Jiaguang Zheng,Zhendong Yao,Xuezhang Xiao,Xuancheng Wang,Jiahuan He,Man Chen,Hao Cheng,Liuting Zhang,Lixin Chen
Novel porous hollow carbon nanospheres (HCNS) have been synthesized and utilized as scaffold for LiBH 4 –Mg(BH 4 ) 2 eutectic borohydride (LMBH). Large loading amounts of LMBH (33, 50 and 67 wt%) have been melt-infiltrated into HCNS, and the significantly improved dehydrogenation properties have been discovered. The LMBH@HCNS composites not only exhibit high actual dehydrogenation amounts and fast hydrogen desorption rates, but also an increased reversible hydrogen storage capacities after three cycles without obvious degradation. Further structural tests have revealed that the over-infiltrated LMBH covering the spherical surface of HCNS could also contribute to the improved hydrogen storage behaviors, due to a strong interfacial adhesion effect that avoid LMBH from aggregation during de/rehydrogenation cycles.
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材料科学
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化学工程
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能源存储
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2019
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IF 5.256
Feng Zhang,Mengke Wang,Lili Zhang,Xingguang Su
Herein, we developed a novel and sensitive ratiometric fluorescence strategy for pH sensing and urea detection based on MoS 2 quantum dots (MQDs) and 2, 3-diaminophenazine (DAP). The DAP was pH-sensitive and can be used as pH indicator while MQDs was pH-insensitive and acted as a reference fluorescent signal. The fluorescence intensity of DAP at 568 nm exhibited increases gradually while the fluorescence intensity of MQDs at 420 nm kept unchanged as the pH changed from 3.0 to 9.0. So the ratio of the two fluorescence intensities at 568 nm and 420 nm can be used to monitor the change of pH. The pH-sensing system showed a linear and reversible respond to pH in the range of 3.8–6.0 with an interval of 0.2 pH unit. Furthermore, the enzymatic reaction of urea in the presence of urease can lead to the pH increase of the solution, which can be used to detect urea by using the above-mentioned pH-sensing system. There exhibited a good linear relationship between the ratiometric fluorescence intensity of I 568 /I 420 and urea concentrations ranging from 5 to 700 μM. And a low detection limit of 1.8 μM was obtained. The proposed strategy exhibited excellent selectivity and sensitivity. Additionally, the developed ratiometric fluorescence strategy was successfully applied to detect urea in water samples.
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生物化学
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分析化学
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