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Liu H, Zhang Y, Li L, Cao J, Guo Y, Wu Y, Gao W. Fascin actin-bundling protein 1 in human cancer: promising biomarker or therapeutic target? Mol Ther Oncolytics 2021; 20:240-264. [PMID: 33614909 PMCID: PMC7873579 DOI: 10.1016/j.omto.2020.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Fascin actin-bundling protein 1 (FSCN1) is a highly conserved actin-bundling protein that cross links F-actin microfilaments into tight, parallel bundles. Elevated FSCN1 levels have been reported in many types of human cancers and have been correlated with aggressive clinical progression, poor prognosis, and survival outcomes. The overexpression of FSCN1 in cancer cells has been associated with tumor growth, migration, invasion, and metastasis. Currently, FSCN1 is recognized as a candidate biomarker for multiple cancer types and as a potential therapeutic target. The aim of this study was to provide a brief overview of the FSCN1 gene and protein structure and elucidate on its actin-bundling activity and physiological functions. The main focus was on the role of FSCN1 and its upregulatory mechanisms and significance in cancer cells. Up-to-date studies on FSCN1 as a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for human cancers are reviewed. It is shown that FSCN1 is an unusual biomarker and a potential therapeutic target for cancer.
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- Hongliang Liu
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Shanxi Province Clinical Medical Research Center for Precision Medicine of Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Department of Physiology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Department of Physiology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Shanxi Province Clinical Medical Research Center for Precision Medicine of Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Shanxi Province Clinical Medical Research Center for Precision Medicine of Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Shanxi Province Clinical Medical Research Center for Precision Medicine of Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, PR China
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Gao W, Zhang C, Li W, Li H, Sang J, Zhao Q, Bo Y, Luo H, Zheng X, Lu Y, Shi Y, Yang D, Zhang R, Li Z, Cui J, Zhang Y, Niu M, Li J, Wu Z, Guo H, Xiang C, Wang J, Hou J, Zhang L, Thorne RF, Cui Y, Wu Y, Wen S, Wang B. Promoter Methylation-Regulated miR-145-5p Inhibits Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Progression by Targeting FSCN1. Mol Ther 2018; 27:365-379. [PMID: 30341010 PMCID: PMC6369713 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2018.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2018] [Revised: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
Abstract
Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is a common form of head and neck cancer with poor prognosis. However, the mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of LSCC remains unclear. Here, we demonstrated increased expression of fascin actin-bundling protein 1 (FSCN1) and decreased expression of microRNA-145-5p (miR-145-5p) in a clinical cohort of LSCC. Luciferase assay revealed that miR-145-5p is a negative regulator of FSCN1. Importantly, low miR-145-5p expression was correlated with TNM (tumor, node, metastasis) status and metastasis. Moreover, cases with low miR-145-5p/high FSCN1 expression showed poor prognosis, and these characteristics together served as independent prognostic indicators of survival. Gain- and loss-of-function studies showed that miR-145-5p overexpression or FSCN1 knockdown inhibited LSCC migration, invasion, and growth by suppressing the epithelial-mesenchymal transition along with inducing cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis. Additionally, hypermethylation of the miR-145-5p promoter suggested that repression of miR-145-5p arises through epigenetic inactivation. LSCC tumor growth in vivo could be inhibited by using miR-145-5p agomir or FSCN1 small interfering RNA (siRNA), which highlights the potential for clinical translation. Collectively, our findings indicate that miR-145-5p plays critical roles in inhibiting the progression of LSCC by suppressing FSCN1. Both miR-145-5p and FSCN1 are important potential prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for LSCC.
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- Wei Gao
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Dalian Municipal Friendship Hospital, Dalian 116100, Liaoning, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, Liaoning, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of MRI & CT, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Translational Research Institute, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Henan University, Zhengzhou 450053, Henan, China; School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- Translational Medicine Research Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology, Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Research Institute, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; The Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
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