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Zhang Y, Yu Y, Yang Y, Wang Y, Yu C. Engineered Silica Nanoparticles for Nucleic Acid Delivery. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300812. [PMID: 37906035 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
Abstract
The development of nucleic acid-based drugs holds great promise for therapeutic applications, but their effective delivery into cells is hindered by poor cellular membrane permeability and inherent instability. To overcome these challenges, delivery vehicles are required to protect and deliver nucleic acids efficiently. Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have emerged as promising nanovectors and recently bioregulators for gene delivery due to their unique advantages. In this review, a summary of recent advancements in the design of SiNPs for nucleic acid delivery and their applications is provided, mainly according to the specific type of nucleic acids. First, the structural characteristics and working mechanisms of various types of nucleic acids are introduced and classified according to their functions. Subsequently, for each nucleic acid type, the use of SiNPs for enhancing delivery performance and their biomedical applications are summarized. The tailored design of SiNPs for selected type of nucleic acid delivery will be highlighted considering the characteristics of nucleic acids. Lastly, the limitations in current research and personal perspectives on future directions in this field are presented. It is expected this opportune review will provide insights into a burgeoning research area for the development of next-generation SiNP-based nucleic acid delivery systems.
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- Yue Zhang
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Intelligent Optoelectronics and Perception, Institute of Optoelectronics, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
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Bagci G, Comez D, Topel H, Yilmaz Y, Bagirsakci E, Gunes A, Batı Ayaz G, Tahmaz I, Bilgen M, Solmaz G, Pesen Okvur D, Atabey N. c-Met activation promotes extravasation of hepatocellular carcinoma cells into 3D-cultured hepatocyte cells in lab-on-a-chip device. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA. MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2023; 1870:119557. [PMID: 37549739 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2023.119557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
Abstract
Activation of c-Met signaling is associated with an aggressive phenotype and poor prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); however, its contribution to organ preference in metastasis remains unclear. In this study, using a Lab on a Chip device, we defined the role of aberrant c-Met activation in regulating the extravasation and homing capacity of HCC cells. Our studies showed that (i) c-Met overexpression and activation direct HCC cells preferentially towards the hepatocytes-enriched microenvironment, and (ii) blockage of c-Met phosphorylation by a small molecule inhibitor attenuated extravasation and homing capacity of HCC cells. These results, thus, demonstrate the role of c-Met signaling in regulating the colonization of HCC cells preferentially in the liver.
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- Gulsun Bagci
- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG), Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey; Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Izmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG), Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey; Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Izmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG), Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey; Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG), Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey; Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG), Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey; Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Izmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG), Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey
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- Biotechnology and Bioengineering Graduate Program, Izmir Institute of Technology, Gulbahce, Urla, 35430 Izmir, Turkey
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- Biotechnology and Bioengineering Graduate Program, Izmir Institute of Technology, Gulbahce, Urla, 35430 Izmir, Turkey
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- Biotechnology and Bioengineering Graduate Program, Izmir Institute of Technology, Gulbahce, Urla, 35430 Izmir, Turkey
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- Izmir Tinaztepe University, Galen Research Center, Buca, 35400, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Izmir Institute of Technology, Gulbahce, Urla, 35430 Izmir, Turkey
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG), Balcova, 35340 Izmir, Turkey; Izmir Tinaztepe University, Galen Research Center, Buca, 35400, Izmir, Turkey; Izmir Tinaztepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Buca, 35400 Izmir, Turkey.
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Coloma A, Velty A, Díaz U. Hybrid organic-inorganic nanoparticles with associated functionality for catalytic transformation of biomass substrates. RSC Adv 2023; 13:10144-10156. [PMID: 37006368 PMCID: PMC10061267 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01486j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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We present the one-pot synthesis of functionalized organosilica nanoparticles to generate multi-functional hybrid catalysts. Octadecyl, alkyl-thiol and alkyl-amino moieties were used separately and in different combinations, to generate different hybrid spherical nanoparticles with tunable acidic, basic and amphiphilic properties, covalently incorporating up to three organic functional elements onto the surface of the nanoparticles. Several parameters were optimised such as the concentration of the base employed during the hydrolysis and condensation synthesis process that showed a strong influence on the particle size. The physico-chemical properties of the hybrid materials were fully characterized by XRD, elemental and thermogravimetric analysis, electron microscopy, nitrogen adsorption isotherms and 13C and 29Si NMR spectroscopy. Finally, the potential uses of the prepared materials as amphiphilic catalysts, with acidic or basic properties for the conversion of biomass molecules into platform chemicals were evaluated.
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- Alicia Coloma
- Instituto de Tecnología Química, Universitat Politècnica de València, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 46022 Valencia Spain
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- Instituto de Tecnología Química, Universitat Politècnica de València, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 46022 Valencia Spain
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- Instituto de Tecnología Química, Universitat Politècnica de València, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 46022 Valencia Spain
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Zhu Y, Zhang Y, Li Y, Guo C, Fan Z, Li Y, Yang M, Zhou X, Sun Z, Wang J. Integrative proteomics and metabolomics approach to elucidate metabolic dysfunction induced by silica nanoparticles in hepatocytes. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 434:128820. [PMID: 35427968 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are derived from manufactured materials and the natural environment, and they cause detrimental effects on human health via various exposure routes. The liver is proven to be a key target organ for SiNP toxicity; however, the mechanisms causing toxicity remain largely uncertain. Here, we investigated the effects of SiNPs on the metabolic spectrum in hepatocytes via integrative analyses of proteomics and metabolomics. First, a proteomic analysis was used to screen for critical proteins (including RPL3, HSP90AA1, SOD, PGK1, GOT1, and PNP), indicating that abnormal protein synthesis, protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and metabolic dysfunction may contribute to SiNP-induced hepatotoxicity. Next, metabolomic data demonstrated that SiNPs caused metabolic dysfunction by altering vital metabolites (including glucose, alanine, GSH, CTP, and ATP). Finally, a systematic bioinformatic analysis of protein-metabolite interactions showed that SiNPs disturbed glucose metabolism (glycolysis and pentose phosphate pathways, amino acid metabolism (alanine, aspartate, and glutamate), and ribonucleotide metabolism (purine and pyrimidine). These metabolic dysfunctions could exacerbate oxidative stress and lead to liver injury. Moreover, SOD, TKT, PGM1, GOT1, PNP, and NME2 may be key proteins for SiNP-induced hepatotoxicity. This study revealed the metabolic mechanisms underlying SiNP-induced hepatotoxicity and illustrated that integrative omics analyses can be a powerful approach for toxicity evaluations and risk assessments of nanoparticles.
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- Ye Zhu
- aDepartment of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; bBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- aDepartment of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; bBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- aDepartment of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; bBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- aDepartment of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; bBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- aDepartment of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; bBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- aDepartment of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; bBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- aDepartment of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; bBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China.
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- aDepartment of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; bBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- aDepartment of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; bBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- aDepartment of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; bBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China.
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Huang Y, Li P, Zhao R, Zhao L, Liu J, Peng S, Fu X, Wang X, Luo R, Wang R, Zhang Z. Silica nanoparticles: Biomedical applications and toxicity. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 151:113053. [PMID: 35594717 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are composed of silicon dioxide, the most abundant compound on Earth, and are used widely in many applications including the food industry, synthetic processes, medical diagnosis, and drug delivery due to their controllable particle size, large surface area, and great biocompatibility. Building on basic synthetic methods, convenient and economical strategies have been developed for the synthesis of SiNPs. Numerous studies have assessed the biomedical applications of SiNPs, including the surface and structural modification of SiNPs to target various cancers and diagnose diseases. However, studies on the in vitro and in vivo toxicity of SiNPs remain in the exploratory stage, and the toxicity mechanisms of SiNPs are poorly understood. This review covers recent studies on the biomedical applications of SiNPs, including their uses in drug delivery systems to diagnose and treat various diseases in the human body. SiNP toxicity is discussed in terms of the different systems of the human body and the individual organs in those systems. This comprehensive review includes both fundamental discoveries and exploratory progress in SiNP research that may lead to practical developments in the future.
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- Yanmei Huang
- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai 264005, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China.
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Nayl AA, Abd-Elhamid AI, Aly AA, Bräse S. Recent progress in the applications of silica-based nanoparticles. RSC Adv 2022; 12:13706-13726. [PMID: 35530394 PMCID: PMC9073631 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01587k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Functionalized silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) have attracted great attention due to their promising distinctive, versatile, and privileged physiochemical characteristics. These enhanced properties make this type of functionalized nanoparticles particularly appropriate for different applications. A lack of reviews that summarizes the fabrications of such nanomaterials and their different applications in the same work has been observed in the literature. Therefore, in this work, we will discuss the recent signs of progress in the fabrication of functionalized silica nanoparticles and their attractive applications that have been extensively highlighted (advanced catalysis, drug-delivery, biomedical applications, environmental remediation applications, and wastewater treatment). These applications have been selected for demonstrating the role of the surface modification step on the various properties of the silica surface. In addition, the current challenges in the applications of functionalized silica nanoparticles and corresponding strategies to discuss these issues and future perspectives for additional improvement have been addressed.
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- A A Nayl
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Jouf University Sakaka Aljouf 72341 Saudi Arabia
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- Composites and Nanostructured Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City) New Borg Al-Arab Alexandria 21934 Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Organic Division, Minia University 61519-El-Minia Egypt
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry (IOC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Fritz-Haber-Weg 6 76133 Karlsruhe Germany
- Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems - Functional Molecular Systems (IBCS-FMS), Director Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen D-76344 Germany
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