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Colombi S, Sáez I, Borras N, Estrany F, Pérez-Madrigal MM, García-Torres J, Morgado J, Alemán C. Glyoxal crosslinking of electro-responsive alginate-based hydrogels: Effects on the properties. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 337:122170. [PMID: 38710559 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
Abstract
To improve the features of alginate-based hydrogels in physiological conditions, Ca2+-crosslinked semi-interpenetrated hydrogels formed by poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonic acid and alginate (PEDOT/Alg) were subjected to a treatment with glyoxal to form a dual ionic/covalent network. The covalent network density was systematically varied by considering different glyoxalization times (tG). The content of Ca2+ was significantly higher for the untreated hydrogel than for the glyoxalized ones, while the properties of the hydrogels were found to largely depend on tG. The porosity and swelling capacity decreased with increasing tG, while the stiffness and electrical conductance retention capacity increased with tG. The potentiodynamic response of the hydrogels notably depended on the amount of conformational restraints introduced by the glyoxal, which is a very short crosslinker. Thus, the re-accommodation of the polymer chains during the cyclic potential scans became more difficult with increasing number of covalent crosslinks. This information was used to improve the performance of untreated PEDOT/Alg as electrochemical sensor of hydrogen peroxide by simply applying a tG of 5 min. Overall, the control of the properties of glyoxalized hydrogels through tG is very advantageous and can be used as an on-demand strategy to improve the performance of such materials depending on the application.
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- Samuele Colombi
- IMEM-BRT Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- IMEM-BRT Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- IMEM-BRT Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- IMEM-BRT Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- IMEM-BRT Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Bioengineering, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal.
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- IMEM-BRT Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac 10-12, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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Zhang YX, Wang YS, Chen Y, Luan QY, Ding MY, Chen HH. Effects of secondary cross-linking on the physicochemical properties of sodium alginate-hydrogel and in vitro release of anthocyanins. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:133926. [PMID: 39025180 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
To enhance the physicochemical properties and extend the release duration of sodium alginate (SA) hydrogels, this study explored the impact of acidifier type and the number of cross-linking on the physicochemical characteristics and in vitro anthocyanin release from SA hydrogels, utilizing calcium carbonate as the cross-linking agent. The findings revealed that the utilization of gluconolactone (GDL) as an acidifying agent in the preparation of SA hydrogels, as opposed to hydrochloric acid, resulted in a deceleration of the hydrolysis process of calcium carbonate. This deceleration led to the strengthening of hydrogen-bonding interactions and the development of a more compact network structure within the SA hydrogels. Consequently, there was a noticeable enhancement in the hardness, relaxation time, and anthocyanin encapsulation efficiency of the gels. Additionally, the release of anthocyanins in simulated intestinal fluid was delayed. Secondary cross-linking was found to facilitate ionic interactions between SA and Ca2+, further intensifying the denseness of the network structure and enhancing the physicochemical characteristics of the SA hydrogels. Overall, SA hydrogels processed with GDL as the acidifier and subjected to secondary cross-linking exhibited improved physicochemical properties, delayed release effects, and proved to be an efficient system for the delayed release of anthocyanins.
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- Yi-Xiu Zhang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, PR China; Bathurst Future Agri-Tech Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, PR China.
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Yu J, Gao Z, Han Q, Wang Z, Zhang W, Zhao J, Qiao S, Zou X, Huang F. Carboxymethyl chitosan-methacrylic acid gelatin hydrogel for wound healing and vascular regeneration. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:045032. [PMID: 38838692 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad5482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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At present, wound dressings in clinical applications are primarily used for superficial skin wounds. However, these dressings have significant limitations, including poor biocompatibility and limited ability to promote wound healing. To address the issue, this study used aldehyde polyethylene glycol as the cross-linking agent to design a carboxymethyl chitosan-methacrylic acid gelatin hydrogel with enhanced biocompatibility, which can promote wound healing and angiogenesis. The CSDG hydrogel exhibits acid sensitivity, with a swelling ratio of up to 300%. Additionally, it exhibited excellent resistance to external stress, withstanding pressures of up to 160 kPa and self-deformation of 80%. Compared to commercially available chitosan wound gels, the CSDG hydrogel demonstrates excellent biocompatibility, antibacterial properties, and hemostatic ability. Bothin vitroandin vivoresults showed that the CSDG hydrogel accelerated blood vessel regeneration by upregulating the expression of CD31, IL-6, FGF, and VEGF, thereby promoting rapid healing of wounds. In conclusion, this study successfully prepared the CSDG hydrogel wound dressings, providing a new approach and method for the development of hydrogel dressings based on natural macromolecules.
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- Jingrong Yu
- School of life science and technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of life science and technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of life science and technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of life science and technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of life science and technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of life science and technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of life science and technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of life science and technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of life science and technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, People's Republic of China
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Shollar MM, Merza J, Darwish M, Keshe M. Synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of novel cinnamic acid derivatives: cinnamoyl-metronidazole ester and cinnamoyl-memantine amide. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29851. [PMID: 38694036 PMCID: PMC11058287 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
Abstract
In this study, two derivatives, namely the ester derivative cinnamoyl metronidazole and the amide derivative cinnamoyl memantine, were synthesized from cinnamic acid and respective drugs for the purpose of exploring their potential as novel and efficient antimicrobial agents in the quest of prevailing the global antimicrobial resistance challenge. The synthesis process involved two steps: first, the chlorination of cinnamic acid using thionyl chloride, and second, the esterification of metronidazole or the amidation of memantine. These steps resulted in the formation of cinnamoyl metronidazole/memantine. Optimal reaction conditions were established, and chromatographic techniques were used to separate the synthesized compounds. Confirmation of successful synthesis was achieved through FT-IR analysis, which readily distinguished the chlorinated product and derivatives based on distinctive bands, including mainly the one of carbonyl group. Additionally, molecular structures were validated using 1H NMR and 13C NMR, with all peaks further confirming the successful esterification/amidation of cinnamoyl and drug moieties. Upon evaluating the biological activity, the parent compounds exhibited negligible effects within the tested concentration range. However, the derivatives demonstrated significant activity. The ester derivative exhibited potent activity against the Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, as evidenced by a zone of inhibition measuring 12-15 mm in diameter. Conversely, the amide derivative displayed appreciable biological activity against Candida fungi, with an inhibition zone measuring 11-14 mm.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Baath University, Homs, Syria
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, King George VI Building, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wadi International University, Homs, Syria
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Baath University, Homs, Syria
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Wathoni N, Suhandi C, Ghassani Purnama MF, Mutmainnah A, Nurbaniyah NS, Syafra DW, Elamin KM. Alginate and Chitosan-Based Hydrogel Enhance Antibacterial Agent Activity on Topical Application. Infect Drug Resist 2024; 17:791-805. [PMID: 38444772 PMCID: PMC10913799 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s456403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Untreated topical infections can become chronic, posing serious health issues. Optimal skin adherence is crucial in addressing such infections. In this context, chitosan and alginate emerge as promising candidates for use as a foundation in the development of topical hydrogels. The aim of this review is to examine the literature on topical hydrogel formulations that use chitosan and alginate as foundations, specifically in the context of topical antibacterial agents. The research methodology involves a literature review by examining articles published in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The keywords employed during the research were "Alginate", "Chitosan", "Hydrogel", and "Antibacterial". Chitosan and alginate serve as bases in topical hydrogels to deliver various active ingredients, particularly antibacterial agents, as indicated by the search results. Both have demonstrated significant antibacterial effectiveness, as evidenced by a reduction in bacterial colony counts and an increase in inhibition zones. This strongly supports the idea that chitosan and alginate could be used together to make topical hydrogels that kill bacteria that work well. In conclusion, chitosan and alginate-based hydrogels show great potential in treating bacterial infections on the skin surface. The incorporation of chitosan and alginate into hydrogel formulations aids in retaining antibacterial agents, allowing for their gradual release over an optimal period. Therefore, hydrogels specifically formulated with chitosan and alginate have the potential to serve as a solution to address challenges in the treatment of topical bacterial infections.
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- Nasrul Wathoni
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, 45363, Indonesia
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, 862-0973, Japan
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Kharga K, Jha S, Vishwakarma T, Kumar L. Current developments and prospects of the antibiotic delivery systems. Crit Rev Microbiol 2024:1-40. [PMID: 38425122 DOI: 10.1080/1040841x.2024.2321480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Abstract
Antibiotics have remained the cornerstone for the treatment of bacterial infections ever since their discovery in the twentieth century. The uproar over antibiotic resistance among bacteria arising from genome plasticity and biofilm development has rendered current antibiotic therapies ineffective, urging the development of innovative therapeutic approaches. The development of antibiotic resistance among bacteria has further heightened the clinical failure of antibiotic therapy, which is often linked to its low bioavailability, side effects, and poor penetration and accumulation at the site of infection. In this review, we highlight the potential use of siderophores, antibodies, cell-penetrating peptides, antimicrobial peptides, bacteriophages, and nanoparticles to smuggle antibiotics across impermeable biological membranes to achieve therapeutically relevant concentrations of antibiotics and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We will discuss the general mechanisms via which each delivery system functions and how it can be tailored to deliver antibiotics against the paradigm of mechanisms underlying antibiotic resistance.
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- Kusum Kharga
- School of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Emil-Kaya E, Uysal E, Dikmetas DN, Karbancioğlu-Güler F, Gürmen S, Friedrich B. Development of a Near-Zero-Waste Valorization Concept for Waste NdFeB Magnets: Production of Antimicrobial Fe Alginate Beads via Adsorption and Recovery of High-Purity Rare-Earth Elements. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:6442-6454. [PMID: 38371772 PMCID: PMC10870350 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Nowadays, with the evolution of technology, rare earths are raw materials for a multitude of products, especially in high technological applications. A high amount of REEs is used in the production of permanent magnets, particularly NdFeB. The demand for some of the REEs, including neodymium, praseodymium, and dysprosium, is expected to increase in the coming years. REEs are defined as critical materials due to their high supply risk and economic importance. Recycling secondary raw materials for supplying REEs in the future is one promising option, and one of the best candidates is NdFeB magnets. NdFeB magnets include approximately 30% REEs and 66% of iron. For the near-zero-waste concept, the recovered iron from NdFeB must be evaluated in other applications. In this study, the near-zero-waste valorization concept for EoL-NdFeB magnets is developed, and high-purity REEs are achieved with a two-step process, including leaching and adsorption using alginate beads. Moreover, antimicrobial Fe alginate beads are produced in the leach liquor via adsorption. The antimicrobial activity of the produced Fe alginate beads is evaluated with disc diffusion and broth dilution methods against Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative Escherichia coli. The most effective antibacterial Fe alginate beads are against E. coli and S. aureus with inhibitions of 87.21 and 56.25%, respectively.
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- Elif Emil-Kaya
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian
University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 7491, Norway
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- Department
of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Turkey
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- Department
of Food Engineering, Istanbul Technical
University, Istanbul 34469, Turkey
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- Department
of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Turkey
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- IME
Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen 52062, Germany
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