1.Statistical analysis of vector monitoring in port areas of Shandong Province from 2017 to 2023
Huan-mei HAN ; Tao ZHANG ; Zhi-ping SU ; Rong-jun YAN ; Wei HUANG ; Wen-wen ZHANG
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2026;33(2):121-127
Objective To provide a scientific basis for vector prevention and control in port areas, vector monitoring has been conducted continuously to characterize the composition, density, and seasonal fluctuations of vectors across 21 port-areas of Shandong province from 2017 to 2023. Methods In accordance with the Regional Vector Monitoring Plan for Frontier Ports, vector surveillance of mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, rodents, and other disease vectors was performed. Data were analyzed to describe vector community composition and identify seasonal fluctuations. Results A total of 601 rodents belonging to 1 family, 4 genera, and 4 species were captured. Three dominant rodent species inhabit port areas. In addition, 88 104 mosquitoes were captured and classified into 3 subfamilies, 4 genera, and 12 species; 38 959 flies were trapped and classified into 8 families,31 genera, and 51 species, including 9 dominant fly species in port-areas; and 54 672 captured cockroaches were classified into 2 families,4 genera, and 4 species, with Blattella germanica as the dominant species. Conclusions Significant vector community changes(P<0.005)have been identified after the epidemic. To improve the pertinence and efficacy of port health quarantine work, continuous and strong attention should be paid to vector compositions and population densities at Shandong ports.
2.Construction of Mouse Models of Psoriasis-like Lesions Induced by Cold Exposure Combined with Imiquimod and Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy of Kaixuan Jiedu Core Prescription
Meiqi SUN ; Xue XIAO ; Jiarong WU ; Jiaqi LI ; Ningxin ZHANG ; Mengyao JIANG ; Huan LIU ; Bin YANG ; Ping SONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(19):69-78
ObjectiveTo establish the mouse models of psoriasis-like lesions induced by continuous cold exposure or intermittent cold exposure combined with imiquimod (IMQ), and to evaluate the interventional effects of Kaixuan Jiedu core prescription (KXJD) on the two models. MethodsMale C57BL/6J mice were selected and classified into two experimental batches. The first batch of 36 mice was randomized into a room temperature group, a continuous cold exposure (10 ℃/24 h) group, and an intermittent cold exposure (10 ℃/6 h) group. Each group was further divided into a normal subgroup and a model subgroup (topical application of IMQ to induce skin lesions), with 6 mice in each subgroup, for modeling and evaluation. The second batch of 54 mice, with 6 in each group, were subjected to the same temperature grouping with an additional KXJD (30.42 g·kg-1, continuous gavage for 5 days) group. Comprehensive evaluation of model characteristics and KXJD efficacy was conducted through Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) scoring, skin temperature measurement by infrared thermography, histopathological observation by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, detection of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1 (CD31) by immunohistochemistry, detection of Claudin-1 and Occludin by immunofluorescence assay, determination of serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-10 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and quantification of mRNA levels of IL-17A, IL-23, IL-6, and chemokine ligand 20 (CCL20) in skin lesions by quantitative Real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). ResultsModel mice in all temperature groups exhibited typical psoriasis-like skin lesions. Compared with the normal groups, the model groups showed increased PASI scores, decreased skin temperatures (P<0.05), obvious epidermal thickening, parakeratosis, and dermal inflammatory cell infiltration, as well as elevated mRNA levels of IL-17A, IL-23, IL-6, and CCL20 (P<0.05). Cold exposure further aggravated psoriasis. The total PASI score of the intermittent cold exposure model group was higher than that of the room temperature model group (P<0.05). The serum IL-10 did not show a compensatory elevation, and the blood vessels presented a characteristic of elevated CD31 expression (P<0.05) without a synchronous increase in VEGF. The continuous cold exposure model group exhibited more significant dermal capillary tortuosity and dilation, with the highest mRNA levels of IL-17A, IL-23, IL-6, and CCL20 among all groups. Compared with the respective model groups, KXJD intervention alleviated skin lesions, reduced epidermal thickness and inflammatory cell infiltration, and increased skin temperature, with the temperature increase being particularly significant in the intermittent cold exposure+KXJD group (P<0.05). Furthermore, KXJD down-regulated the expression of VEGF and CD31, restored the expression of Claudin-1 and Occludin, decreased the mRNA levels of IL-17A and IL-23 (P<0.05), and reduced the serum TNF-α level. ConclusionThis study successfully established compound psoriasis-like mouse models induced by cold exposure combined with IMQ. It confirms that cold aggravates the severity of psoriasis by exacerbating the closure of Xuanfu (sweat pores), microcirculation disorders, and immune imbalance. Moreover, different cold exposure patterns have distinct mechanism differences. Continuous cold exposure focuses on enhancing the inflammatory response via the IL-23/IL-17 axis and angiogenesis, simulating chronic aggravation under a long-term cold environment. Intermittent cold exposure tends to impair immune regulation and induce microvascular endothelial stress, corresponding to acute exacerbations caused by sudden temperature drops. KXJD can effectively alleviate psoriasis-like skin lesions under cold conditions by unblocking Xuanfu, regulating vasomotor function, and correcting abnormal immune-inflammatory responses.
3.Kaixuan Jiedu Core Prescription Alleviates Psoriatic Skin Lesions in Mice by Modulating Cold-sensitive TRPM8 Neuron-derived Signaling
Xue XIAO ; Bin YANG ; Meiqi SUN ; Haoruo YANG ; Ningxin ZHANG ; Jiaqi LI ; Huan LIU ; Mengyao JIANG ; Yuanyao SHE ; Ping SONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(19):89-101
ObjectiveTo investigate the ameliorative effects of Kaixuan Jiedu core prescription (KXJD) on skin lesions in psoriasis-like mouse models under cold environment exposure, and to analyze its influences on transient receptor potential (TRP) channels and related neuroimmune regulatory factors. MethodsThirty-six C57BL/6J mice were randomized into 6 groups, with 6 mice in each group. Two feeding conditions were set: Normal temperature and cold [simulating a cold environment at (10±0.5) ℃, for 6 h daily]. Mice were induced to develop psoriasis-like lesions by applying imiquimod externally. The model mice were allocated into model groups and KXJD (30.42 g·kg-1, continuous gavage for 5 days) groups. Normal mice were used as the control group. Specifically, mice were allocated into normal temperature, normal temperature model, normal temperature+KXJD, cold exposure control, cold exposure model, and cold exposure+KXJD groups. The pathological changes in skin lesions were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The expression of cluster of differentiation (CD) 3+ T lymphocytes, CD11c+ dendritic cells (DCs), phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK), and substance P (SP) were detected by immunofluorescence assay. The protein level of transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 8 (TRPM8) in the skin tissue was determined by Western blot. The expression of TRPM8, transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1 (TRPV1), transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1 (TRPA1), and transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 2 (TRPV2) at the protein and mRNA levels was determined by immunohistochemistry and Real-time PCR, respectively. The levels of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and neuropeptide Y (NPY) in the serum were analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The enrichment analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and TRP pathway network construction were conducted based on the GEO database. The co-expression of TRPM8 and CGRP in the skin lesions was verified by immunofluorescence double labeling. ResultsBoth the normal temperature and cold exposure model groups showed typical psoriasis-like skin lesions. Compared with the normal temperature and cold exposure control groups, the model groups had excessive epidermal keratinization, thickened spinous layer, and inflammatory infiltration in the dermis, with increased pathological scores (P<0.05), increased infiltration of CD3+ and CD11c+ cells and expression of p-ERK and SP, upregulated mRNA levels of TRPM8, TRPA1, and TRPV2, downregulated mRNA level of TRPV1 (P<0.05), and reduced content of CGRP and increased content of NPY in the serum. Compared with the normal temperature and cold exposure model groups, KXJD reduced the pathological manifestations and pathological scores of psoriasis-like skin lesions (P<0.05), and inhibited the infiltration of CD3+ and CD11c+ cells and the expression of p-ERK and SP. Gene enrichment analysis suggested that the DEGs of psoriasis were significantly enriched in the interleukin (IL)-17 signaling pathway and TRP channel inflammatory regulation. Compared with the normal temperature and cold exposure model groups, KXJD reversed the abnormal mRNA levels of genes related to the TRP channel subfamilies (P<0.05), increased the CGRP level, and decreased the NPY level. Immunofluorescence double labeling further confirmed that compared with the model groups, KXJD down-regulated the co-expression of TRPM8 and CGRP in the skin lesions. ConclusionKXJD may ameliorate psoriasis-like skin lesions by downregulating the overexpressed cold-sensitive receptor TRPM8 in skin lesions and correcting the disorder of neuropeptide (such as SP and CGRP) release mediated by it, thereby inhibiting the IL-23/helper T cell 17 (Th17) core inflammatory pathway, suppressing the infiltration of inflammatory cells and the activation of the ERK signaling pathway, and regulating the Xuanfu (sweat pore)-TRPM8-neuroimmune response axis.
4.Mechanism of Kaixuan Jiedu Core Prescription in Ameliorating Psoriasis-like Inflammation via TrkA Receptor-mediated Regulation of CGRP Expression and Dendritic Cell Activation
Huan LIU ; Mengyao JIANG ; Jiaqi LI ; Meiqi SUN ; Xue XIAO ; Ningxin ZHANG ; Bin YANG ; Ping SONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(19):102-110
ObjectiveTo investigate the ameliorative effects and mechanisms of Kaixuan Jiedu core prescription (KXJD) on neuroimmunological inflammation in imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like mice. MethodsA total of 24 C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into four groups (n=6): Normal, model, KXJD, and tropomyosin receptor kinase A (TrkA) inhibitor GW441756 groups. The mice in the model, KXJD, and GW441756 groups were topically treated with 5% IMQ cream (62.5 mg·d-1) on the back to induce psoriasis-like inflammation. The KXJD group received KXJD by gavage (30.42 g·kg-1), the GW441756 group received intraperitoneal injection of GW441756 (10 mg·kg-1), and the normal and model groups received an equal volume of normal saline by gavage, with continuous intervention for 5 days. The severity of skin lesions was evaluated using the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to measure epidermal thickness and observe pathological changes in the lesioned skin. Immunohistochemistry was employed to detect the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (Ki67) and interleukin-17A (IL-17A) in the lesioned skin. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to quantify the levels of interleukin-23 (IL-23) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in the lesioned tissues. Western blot was used to detect the expression of TrkA and phosphorylated TrkA (p-TrkA). Immunofluorescence assay was performed to detect the expression of TrkA receptor, protein gene product 9.5 (PGP9.5), cluster of differentiation 11c (CD11c), and CGRP in the lesions. Flow cytometry was used to detect the activation of splenic dendritic cells (DCs). ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group exhibited typical psoriasis-like inflammation, characterized by erythema, infiltration and scaling, with histopathological findings of epidermal hyperkeratosis and acanthosis. The model group showed significantly increased expression of Ki67, IL-17A, IL-23 and p-TrkA (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased fluorescence intensity of CD11c, and significantly decreased CGRP expression (P<0.05). The splenic DC activation was significantly enhanced, as indicated by the increased mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of CD86 (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, both the KXJD and GW441756 groups showed amelioration of the psoriasis-like skin inflammation, with significantly down-regulated expression of IL-17A, IL-23 and p-TrkA (P<0.05, P<0.01), significantly up-regulated expression of CGRP (P<0.01), reduced CD11c+ DC infiltration, and restored splenic DC activation balance (down-regulated CD86 MFI and up-regulated CD80 and CD40 MFI). Furthermore, the inhibitory effect of KXJD on Ki67 was significantly superior to that of the GW441756 group (P<0.01). ConclusionKXJD may alleviate IMQ-induced psoriasis-like inflammation in mice by targeting and inhibiting TrkA receptor phosphorylation, regulating CGRP expression in the lesions, and ameliorating aberrant activation of dendritic cells, while also significantly inhibiting keratinocyte proliferation.
5.Kaixuan Jiedu Core Prescription Ameliorates Imiquimod-induced Psoriasis-like Skin Lesions in Mice by Inhibiting Neuroinflammation Mediated by NGF-TrkA/TRPV1-PAR-2 Signaling Pathway
Mengyao JIANG ; Jiaqi LI ; Huan LIU ; Xue XIAO ; Ningxin ZHANG ; Bin YANG ; Ping SONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(19):111-119
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects and molecular mechanisms of Kaixuan Jiedu core prescription (KXJD) on neuroinflammation and immuno-inflammation in the mouse model of imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions by regulating the nerve growth factor (NGF)-tropomyosin receptor kinase A (TrkA)/transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1)-protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR-2) signaling pathway. MethodsA psoriasis-like skin lesion model was established in male C57BL/6J mice with IMQ. A total of 24 mice were randomized into four groups (n=6 per group): Blank control, model, methotrexate (MTX, 1 mg·kg-1), and KXJD (30.42 g·kg-1). Immunohistochemistry was employed to detect the expression of cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3), EGF-like module-containing mucin-like hormone receptor-like 1 (F4/80), lymphocyte antigen 6 complex locus G (Ly-6G), substance P (SP), calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), NGF, phosphorylated TrkA (p-TrkA), phosphorylated TRPV1 (p-TRPV1), and PAR-2 in skin lesions. Serum levels of interleukin-17A (IL-17A) and interleukin-23 (IL-23) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Immunofluorescence assay and Western blot were employed to determine the expression of phosphorylated p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p-p38 MAPK) and phosphorylated nuclear factor-κB p65 (p-NF-κB p65). Reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to measure the mRNA levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 1 (CXCL1) in skin lesions. Correlation analysis was performed. ResultsCompared with the blank control group, the model group showed increased positive areas of CD3+, F4/80+, and Ly-6G+ in skin lesions (P<0.05), elevated serum levels of IL-17A and IL-23 (P<0.05), increased positive areas of SP and CGRP in skin lesions (P<0.05), increased positive areas of NGF, p-TrkA, p-TRPV1, and PAR-2 (P<0.05), elevated ratios of p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK and p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65 (P<0.05), and upregulated mRNA levels of IL-1β, TNF, IL-6, and CXCL1 (P<0.05). Compared with those in the model group, all the above indicators were reversed in the KXJD group (P<0.05). MTX only downregulated the expression of p-TRPV1 and PAR-2 (P<0.05), with no significant effects on the expression of NGF, p-TrkA, or CGRP. ConclusionKXJD inhibits the NGF-TrkA/TRPV1-PAR-2 signaling pathway to reduce neuropeptide release and simultaneously downregulates the p38 MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway and the expression of downstream pro-inflammatory factors to ameliorate psoriasis-like neuroinflammation and immuno-inflammation. The therapeutic effect of KXJD on psoriasis-like inflammation is closely associated with the inhibition of the NGF-TrkA/TRPV1-PAR-2 signaling pathway. This study provides experimental evidence for the modern interpretation of the Xuanfu theory.
6.Astragaloside Ⅳ attenuates pathological myocardial hypertrophy and fibrosis in mice via EGR1-SIRT1-PPARα-SCAD signaling pathway
Li-yuan QING ; Lan-ting LIU ; Qing-ping XU ; Huan PENG ; Yu-hong CAO ; Xue-diao PAN ; Si-gui ZHOU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(2):242-250
Aim To elucidate whether Astragaloside Ⅳcould ameliorate pathological myocardial hypertrophy and fibrosis via the EGR1-SIRT1-PPARα-SCAD signa-ling pathway in TAC mice.Methods After randomi-zing mice into groups,the Sham+AS-Ⅳ group and TAC+AS-Ⅳ group were intragastrically administered 20 mg·kg-1AS-Ⅳ once daily,whereas the Sham+NS group and TAC+NS group were given equivalent saline.Six weeks post-surgery,an evaluation of cardiac function was conducted,heart weight index was compu-ted,morphological alterations in heart were noted,vari-ations in collagen and myocardial hypertrophy indexes were analyzed,ATP content,free fatty acid content,hydroxyproline content,SCAD expression,and enzyme activity were measured,and an initial investigation into the protein expression of EGR1-SIRT1-PPARα-SCAD in myocardial tissues was undertaken.Results After AS-Ⅳ intervention,the heart weight index of TAC mice decreased(P<0.01),LVAWd,LVAWs,LVPWd and LVPWs values decreased(P<0.01,P<0.05),EF%and FS%values increased(all P<0.01),myocardial hypertrophy markers and collagen area decreased,FFA content,HYP content and collagen expression de-creased(all P<0.01),SCAD enzyme activity and ex-pression increased(P<0.01,P<0.05),and ATP content increased(P<0.01).The expression of EGR1 protein decreased,and the expression of SIRT1 and PPARα protein increased(all P<0.01).Conclu-sions AS-Ⅳ may improve fatty acid oxidation via the EGR1-SIRT1-PPARα-SCAD signaling pathway,thereby ameliorating pathological myocardial hypertrophy and fibrosis in TAC model mice.
7.Research progress of CD74 in cardiovascular diseases
Ya-ping YANG ; Min-yan ZHU ; Huan HOU ; Rong CHEN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(11):2014-2019
Cardiovascular disease has become the main cause of death worldwide,seriously threatening human life and health.Some studies have shown that cluster of differentiation 74(CD74)is involved in the pathology and inflammatory pathways of cardiovascular diseases,which has attracted wide attention from scholars.CD74 is a major histocompatibility complex(MHC)Ⅱ chaperone and macrophage migration inhibitory fac-tor(MIF)receptor.It activates a variety of signaling pathways and plays a biological role in the occurrence and progression of cardiovascular diseases.This article summarizes the relevant lit-erature advances of CD74 in cardiovascular diseases,to explore the pathogenesis from the perspective of CD74 and seek disease protection and more effective therapeutic targets.
8.Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Risk Score Model of Double Hit Multiple Myeloma with p53 Deletion/Mutation
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(2):17-23,29
Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of patients with double hit multiple myeloma(MM)patients with p53 deletion/mutation.Methods MM patients admitted to Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from June 2017 to June 2023 were selected as the study subjects.They used fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH)to detect chromosomal changes and gene sequencing to detect p53 gene mutations.According to the detection results,a total of 180 patients with p53 deletion/mutation were selected,and these 180 patients were divided into a p53 deletion/mutation-only group(control group,n=73)and a dual strike group with p53 deletion/mutation(research group,n=107).Compared the clinical characteristics and efficacy of two groups of patients,and analyzed the factors influencing the prognosis of MM patients.Established a risk-scoring model for evaluating and validating the prognosis of MM patients.Results The proportion of patients with extramedullary lesions(46.73%),bone lesions(42.06%),DS stage III(70.09%),ISS stage III(64.49%)and R-ISS stage III(59.81%)in research group with p53 deletion/mutation was significantly higher than that in conctrol group(28.77%,19.18%,45.21%,39.73%,32.88%),and the differences were statistically significant(χ2=5.861~12.600,all P<0.05).The OR of patients in research group with p53 deletion/mutation after treatment was 52.34%,lower than 65.75%in conctrol group.Still,there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups(χ2=3.202,P=0.074).The PFS and OS of MM patients with research group were significantly shorter than those with conctrol group,and the differences were statistically significant(χ2=15.522,16.973,all P<0.05).Multivariate COX proportional hazards results,bone marrow plasma cell ratio≥30%,β2-MG≥5.5mg/L,PLT<125×109/L,LDH≥240U/L and dual strikes with p53 deletion/mutation were risk factors for PFS rate in MM patients(Wald χ2=2.983~3.942,all P<0.05).R-ISS stage III,bone marrow plasma cell ratio≥30%,β2-MG≥5.5mg/L,LDH≥240U/L and dual strikes with p53 deletion/mutation were risk factors for OS rate in MM patients(Wald χ2=3.389~3.971,all P<0.05).Establishing a risk scoring model for evaluating the prognosis of MM patients,and the ROC curve results show that the risk scoring model has good discrimination.The 2-year PFS and OS were shortened sequentially in the low-risk group,medium-risk group and high-risk group,and the differences were statistically significant(F=23.629,17.664,all P<0.05).Conclusion The clinical manifestations of MM patients with double-hit p53 deletion/mutation are mainly extramedullary lesions,bone lesions,DS staging,ISS staging,and R-ISS staging,with stage III being the most common.The double-hit of p53 deletion/mutation and accompanying is an important prognostic factor for MM patients.
9.Analysis of the cognition and influencing factors of both doctors and patients in neurology department towards graded diagnosis and treatment under the medical consortium model
Ping YU ; Guangying WANG ; Huan ZHANG ; Min WANG ; Luyao XU ; Fenglin NIU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(3):409-412,416
Objective To investigate the cognition of both doctors and patients in the neurology department of a tertiary hospital in Linyi City regarding graded diagnosis and treatment,and to explore its influencing factors.Methods Convenient sampling was used to select 456 survey subjects from 20 medical institutions within the medical consortium of a tertiary hospital in Linyi City,including 191 medical staffs and 265 patients;A total of 35 medical staffs and patients were interviewed.Results The overall awareness of graded diagnosis and treatment among medical staff and patients was(3.731±0.563)points and(3.136±0.367)points,respectively.The influencing factors of medical staff on grading diagnosis and treatment are professional title,years of work experience,and hospital grade.The influencing factors of patient on grading diagnosis and treatment are age,type of medical insurance,average monthly income,and whether they had a transfer experience.Conclusion While strengthe-ning information technology construction,government supervision and investment,and enhancing the capacity building of grassro-ots medical institutions,it is also necessary to actively promote the construction of close medical consortia to accelerate the forma-tion of a standardized and orderly new system for medical treatment and diagnosis.
10.Research progress of CD74 in cardiovascular diseases
Ya-ping YANG ; Min-yan ZHU ; Huan HOU ; Rong CHEN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(11):2014-2019
Cardiovascular disease has become the main cause of death worldwide,seriously threatening human life and health.Some studies have shown that cluster of differentiation 74(CD74)is involved in the pathology and inflammatory pathways of cardiovascular diseases,which has attracted wide attention from scholars.CD74 is a major histocompatibility complex(MHC)Ⅱ chaperone and macrophage migration inhibitory fac-tor(MIF)receptor.It activates a variety of signaling pathways and plays a biological role in the occurrence and progression of cardiovascular diseases.This article summarizes the relevant lit-erature advances of CD74 in cardiovascular diseases,to explore the pathogenesis from the perspective of CD74 and seek disease protection and more effective therapeutic targets.


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