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Wungu CDK, Amin M, Ruslan SEN, Purwono PB, Kholili U, Maimunah U, Setiawan PB, Lusida MI, Soetjipto S, Handajani R. DETECTION OF TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR- (TNF- ) GENE PROMOTERS POLYMORPHISM AMONG LIVER CIRRHOSIS PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) INFECTION IN SURABAYA, INDONESIA. INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE 2019. [DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v7i5.7275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Polymorphisms in TNF-α gene promoter region are known of its role in the production of TNF-α which may influences the pathogenesis of liver disease. SNPs in positions 238 and 308 of TNF-α gene promoters may affect the production of these cytokines. This study was aimed to detect Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) on -238 and -308 positions in the TNF-α gene promoter among liver cirrhosis patients with HBV infection in Surabaya, Indonesia. This was descriptive exploratory research with cross sectional study design using serum liver cirrhosis patients with HBV infection in Endoscopy Outpatient Clinic Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya from April-May 2017. SNPs at -238 and -308 on TNF-α gene promoter (rs361525 and rs1800629 respectively) were detected using Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) with primers specific for the TNF-α promoter region and restriction enzymes NcoI and MspI. The genotypes of TNF-α gene promoter were assessed according to the length of the fragments produced in RFLP. Serum TNF-α levels was measured by commercial ELISA. In this study, as much as 149 positive HBsAg patients was found in Endoscopy Outpatient Clinic, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya. From those amount, as much as 30 liver cirrhosis patients with positive HBsAg were obtained. From 2/30 (6.7%) patients showed the GA heterozygote SNP either position -238 or -308. No patient had the AA genotype. Median blood TNF-α level in women (38 ng / L) was higher than in men (33 ng / L). TNF-α levels in patients with GA heterozygote genotype at -238 and -308 in this research was not different than wild-type (GG genotype). Among patients with liver cirrhosis due to chronic HBV infection in Surabaya, Indonesia, Surabaya, we found GA polymorphisms the TNF-α promoter gene at positions -238 and -308 in 6.7% patients, and did not find homozygous AA polymorphisms. Further studies including larger numbers of patients from various ethnic backgrounds in Indonesia are needed to provide robust data on TNF-α gene promoter polymorphisms and their role in the pathogenesis of liver cirrhosis with HBV infection in this country.
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Zhu M, Zhu Z, Yang J, Hu K, Li Y. Impact of perioperative blood transfusion on gene expression biomarkers in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Transfus Apher Sci 2018; 57:656-660. [PMID: 30337223 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2018.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the impacts of perioperative blood transfusion on specific pattern of inflammatory gene expression and nosocomial infections in gastrointestinal cancer patients. METHODS A total of 60 gastrointestinal cancer patients aged over 27 years were recruited, blood transfusion was administered to 30 patients. The peripheral venous blood was drawn from the 30 patients undergoing transfusions and messenger RNA (mRNA) was extracted from PAXGene tubes collected before surgery and at 48 h following the operation. T-helper cell subtype transcription factors were quantified using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. These genes were selected based on their ability to represent specific immune pathways and their expression level of Th1, Th2 and Th17 and the major Treg-specific TFs T-bet, GATA-3, RORγt and FOXP3 were measured. Postoperative infections were documented using predefined criteria. RESULTS There were significantly lower in Th1-specific TF T-bet (P < 0.001) mRNA levels and significantly higher in Th2-specifc TF, GATA-3 (P < 0.001) mRNA levels assayed at 48 h. There was significantly lower in T-bet mRNA/GATA-3 (P < 0.001) mRNA ratio assayed at 48 h. There were significantly higher in Th17-specific TF RORγt (P < 0.001) and Treg-specific TF Foxp3 (P < 0.001) mRNA levels assayed at 48 h. Patients receiving a blood transfusion were more likely to develop postoperative infections (P = 0.02). CONCLUSION There is an association between an immunosuppressive pattern of gene expressions and blood transfusion. This gene expression profile includes a reduction in the activity of T helper cell type 1 (Th1) pathways in those patients receiving a blood transfusion. Furthermore, blood transfusion was associated with an increased susceptibility to nosocomial infections.
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- Mei Zhu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, ChaoHu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, ChaoHu, Anhui, 238000, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, ChaoHu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, ChaoHu, Anhui, 238000, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, ChaoHu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, ChaoHu, Anhui, 238000, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, ChaoHu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, ChaoHu, Anhui, 238000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, ChaoHu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, ChaoHu, Anhui, 238000, China.
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Dittmar D, Schuttelaar ML. Immunology and genetics of tumour necrosis factor in allergic contact dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 2017; 76:257-271. [DOI: 10.1111/cod.12769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Revised: 12/16/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Daan Dittmar
- Department of Dermatology; University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen; 9700 RB Groningen The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology; University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen; 9700 RB Groningen The Netherlands
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Aroucha DC, Carmo RF, Vasconcelos LRS, Lima RE, Mendonça TF, Arnez LE, Cavalcanti MDSM, Muniz MTC, Aroucha ML, Siqueira ER, Pereira LB, Moura P, Pereira LMMB, Coêlho MR. TNF-αandIL-10polymorphisms increase the risk to hepatocellular carcinoma in HCV infected individuals. J Med Virol 2016; 88:1587-95. [DOI: 10.1002/jmv.24501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Dayse Celia Aroucha
- Instituto do Fígado de Pernambuco (IFP); Recife Brasil
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (FCM); Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE); Recife Brasil
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- Colegiado de Farmácia; Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF); Petrolina Brasil
- Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO); Recife Brasil
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- Instituto do Fígado de Pernambuco (IFP); Recife Brasil
- Departamento de Parasitologia, Centro de Pesquisas Aggeu Magalhães (CPqAM); Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ); Recife Brasil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB); Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE); Recife Brasil
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- Laboratório de Hanseníase, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ); Rio de Janeiro Brasil
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- Centro de Ciências da Saúde (CCS); Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE); Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB); Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE); Recife Brasil
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- Setor de Virologia do Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo-Asami (LIKA); Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE); Brazil
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Gane JM, Stockley RA, Sapey E. The rs361525 polymorphism does not increase production of tumor necrosis factor alpha by monocytes from alpha-1 antitrypsin deficient subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a pilot study. J Negat Results Biomed 2015; 14:20. [PMID: 26620975 PMCID: PMC4665865 DOI: 10.1186/s12952-015-0039-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2015] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background Polymorphisms in the TNF-A gene have been associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in some case-control studies. Previous work has shown that COPD/chronic bronchitis subjects with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency with the rs361525 TNF-α single nucleotide polymorphism have 100 times more TNF-in spontaneous sputum than disease matched controls. Our objective was to determine if the presence of this polymorphism increased TNF-α production by blood monocytes from COPD subjects. Findings Monocytes from 18 COPD/alpha-1 antitrypsin deficient subjects, with and without the rs361525 polymorphism, were cultured in the presence or absence of lipopolysaccharide. Cell-free supernatants were analyzed by ELISA and real-time PCR performed using cDNA from extracted RNA. Baseline expression of TNF-α messenger RNA was no different between the groups. No difference in messenger RNA or secreted protein was observed over time in un-stimulated cells. TNF-α messenger RNA expression and protein was not higher in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated monocytes from subjects with the polymorphism compared to cells from patients with the wild-type allele. Conclusions This small pilot study did not provide an explanation for the findings of earlier observations of the association of the rs361525 polymorphism with TNF-α in airways secretions. Possible reasons for the lack of concordance include the study of blood rather than tissue cells, the use of a single stimulant rather than biological secretions and the need for far greater subject numbers to overcome intra-subject variation in monocyte TNF-α production.
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- Jennie M Gane
- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK. .,Centre for Translational Inflammation Research, New Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Birmingham Laboratories, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.
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- Lung Investigation Unit, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK.
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.
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Rossi E, Basso D, Zambon CF, Navaglia F, Greco E, Pelloso M, Artuso S, Padoan A, Pescarin M, Aita A, Bozzato D, Moz S, Cananzi M, Guariso G, Plebani M. TNFA Haplotype Genetic Testing Improves HLA in Estimating the Risk of Celiac Disease in Children. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0123244. [PMID: 25915602 PMCID: PMC4411089 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2014] [Accepted: 02/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background TNF-α and IFN-γ play a role in the development of mucosal damage in celiac disease (CD). Polymorphisms of TNFA and IFNG genes, as well as of the TNFRSF1A gene, encoding the TNF-α receptor 1, might underlie different inter-individual disease susceptibility over a common HLA risk background. The aims of this study were to ascertain whether five SNPs in the TNFA promoter (-1031T>C,-857C>T,-376G>A,-308G>A,-238G>A), sequence variants of the TNFRSF1A gene and IFNG +874A>T polymorphism are associated with CD in a HLA independent manner. Methods 511 children (244 CD, 267 controls) were genotyped for HLA, TNFA and INFG (Real Time PCR). TNFRSF1A variants were studied (DHPLC and sequence). Results Only the rare TNFA-1031C (OR=0.65, 95% CI:0.44-0.95), -857T (OR=0.42, 95% CI:0.27-0.65), -376A (OR=2.25, 95% CI:1.12-4.51) and -308A (OR=4.76, 95% CI:3.12-7.26) alleles were significantly associated with CD. One TNFRSF1A variant was identified (c.625+10A>G, rs1800693), but not associated with CD. The CD-correlated TNFA SNPs resulted in six haplotypes. Two haplotypes were control-associated (CCGG and TTGG) and three were CD-associated (CCAG, TCGA and CCGA). The seventeen inferred haplotype combinations were grouped (A to E) based on their frequencies among CD. Binary logistic regression analysis documented a strong association between CD and HLA (OR for intermediate risk haplotypes=178; 95% CI:24-1317; OR for high risk haplotypes=2752; 95% CI:287-26387), but also an HLA-independent correlation between CD and TNFA haplotype combination groups. The CD risk for patients carrying an intermediate risk HLA haplotype could be sub-stratified by TNFA haplotype combinations. Conclusion TNFA promoter haplotypes associate with CD independently from HLA. We suggest that their evaluation might enhance the accuracy in estimating the CD genetic risk.
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- Elisa Rossi
- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University—Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University—Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Women and Children's Health, University-Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Women and Children's Health, University-Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Women and Children's Health, University-Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Women and Children's Health, University-Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Perioperative blood transfusion is associated with a gene transcription profile characteristic of immunosuppression: a prospective cohort study. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2014; 18:541. [PMID: 25270110 PMCID: PMC4201915 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-014-0541-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2014] [Accepted: 09/09/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Introduction Blood transfusion in the perioperative period has frequently been associated with an excess of nosocomial infections. Whilst transfused whole blood induces specific host immune alteration that may predispose to nosocomial infections, the immunomodulating properties associated with leukodepleted blood remain incompletely understood. In this study, we explore the hypothesis that the transfusion of leukodepleted allogeneic blood during or following major gastrointestinal surgery is associated with an immunosuppressed phenotype, which may in turn predispose to postoperative infectious complications. Methods Patients aged over 45 years undergoing scheduled inpatient major gastrointestinal surgery were recruited. Gene expression profiles of specific inflammatory genes were assayed from blood collected preoperatively, at 24 and at 48 hours after surgery. Genes were selected based on their ability to represent specific immune pathways. Gene expression was quantified using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) to measure messenger RNA (mRNA) levels. Postoperative infections were documented using predefined criteria. Results One hundred and nineteen patients were recruited. Fifteen (13%) patients required blood transfusion within 24 hours of surgery, 44 (37%) patients developed infections and 3 (2%) patients died prior to discharge. Patients receiving a blood transfusion were more likely to develop postoperative infections (P =0.02) and to have lower tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), interleukin (IL)-12, IL-23 and RAR-related orphan receptor gamma T (RORγt) gene expression in the postoperative period (P <0.05). The TNFα/IL-10 mRNA ratio at 24 hours (P =0.0006) and at 48 hours (P =0.01) was lower in patients receiving a blood transfusion over this period. Multivariable analysis confirmed that these observations were independent of the severity of the surgical insult. Conclusions An association between an immunosuppressive pattern of gene expression and blood transfusion following major elective gastrointestinal surgery is described. This gene expression profile includes a reduction in the activity of innate immunity and T helper cell type 1 (Th1) and T helper cell type 17 (Th17) pathways in those patients receiving a blood transfusion. Blood transfusion was also associated with an excess of infectious complications in this cohort. A mechanistic link is suggested but not proven. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13054-014-0541-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Serum concentrations of A Proliferation-Inducing Ligand (APRIL) are elevated in sepsis and predict mortality in critically ill patients. J Crit Care 2013; 28:882.e1-11. [PMID: 23337484 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2012.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2012] [Revised: 11/12/2012] [Accepted: 11/15/2012] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Inflammatory and autoimmune diseases have been associated with the tumor necrosis factor superfamily member "A PRoliferation Inducing Ligand" (APRIL). However, up to now, APRIL has not been investigated in critical illness or sepsis. We therefore analyzed APRIL serum concentrations in a large cohort of well-characterized intensive care unit patients. METHODS Serum concentrations of APRIL were measured in 246 critically ill patients, of which 157 fulfilled sepsis criteria in comparison with 81 healthy controls. Clinical data were recorded and correlated with APRIL serum levels. RESULTS We detected strongly elevated serum levels of APRIL in critically ill patients compared with healthy controls. Levels of APRIL were further elevated in sepsis and significantly correlated with classical markers of inflammation, bacterial infection, or multiorgan failure. Consequently, high APRIL levels were associated with an unfavorable prognosis and predicted mortality with higher diagnostic accuracy than established prognostic scoring systems such as the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score. CONCLUSION Serum levels of APRIL were significantly elevated in intensive care unit patients, with the highest concentrations in septic patients, and associated with unfavorable outcome. Besides being used as a single marker, APRIL may be implemented into established scoring systems to further improve their sensitivity and specificity in predicting patient's prognosis.
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Helmig S, Aliahmadi N, Stephan P, Döhrel J, Schneider J. TNF-α −308 genotypes are associated with TNF-α and TGF-β1 mRNA expression in blood leucocytes of humans. Cytokine 2011; 53:306-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2010.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2010] [Revised: 11/04/2010] [Accepted: 11/19/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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