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MACHINE LEARNING FOR BIOMARKER DISCOVERY USING NGS DATA

In this article, we will be exploring how machine learning (ML) techniques can be used to identify and analyze biomarkers from next generation sequencing (NGS) data. Biomarkers are specific biological molecules or characteristics that can be used to identify the presence or severity of a particular disease or condition. They play a crucial role in medical diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, and their discovery and validation is an important area of research in the field of biomedical science. Next Generation Sequencing is a powerful tool that allows researchers to analyze large amounts of genetic data quickly and accurately. By combining the capabilities of machine learning with next-generation sequencing data, we can unlock the potential to identify and validate new biomarkers that can improve our understanding of diseases and lead to more effective treatments.

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More the Better

Images of immunofluorescence highlighting signature molecules and traditional histology methods from the same tumour section generate biomarkers highly predictive of cancer progression rate

Read the published research paper here

Image from work by Jia-Ren Lin, Yu-An Chen and Daniel Campton, and colleagues

Laboratory of Systems Pharmacology, Department of Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

Image originally published with a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Published in Nature Cancer, June 2023

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Scientists 3D Print Self-Heating Microfluidic Devices - Technology Org

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Scientists 3D Print Self-Heating Microfluidic Devices - Technology Org

The one-step fabrication process rapidly produces miniature chemical reactors that could be used to detect diseases or analyze substances.

MIT researchers have used 3D printing to produce self-heating microfluidic devices, demonstrating a technique which could someday be used to rapidly create cheap, yet accurate, tools to detect a host of diseases.

MIT researchers developed a fabrication process to produce self-heating microfluidic devices in one step using a multi-material 3D printer. Pictured is an example of one of the devices. Illustration by the researchers / MIT

Microfluidics, miniaturized machines that manipulate fluids and facilitate chemical reactions, can be used to detect disease in tiny samples of blood or fluids. At-home test kits for Covid-19, for example, incorporate a simple type of microfluidic.

But many microfluidic applications require chemical reactions that must be performed at specific temperatures.

These more complex microfluidic devices, which are typically manufactured in a clean room, are outfitted with heating elements made from gold or platinum using a complicated and expensive fabrication process that is difficult to scale up.

Instead, the MIT team used multimaterial 3D printing to create self-heating microfluidic devices with built-in heating elements, through a single, inexpensive manufacturing process. They generated devices that can heat fluid to a specific temperature as it flows through microscopic channels inside the tiny machine.

The self-heating microfluidic devices, such as the one shown, can be made rapidly and cheaply in large numbers, and could someday help clinicians in remote parts of the world detect diseases without the need for expensive lab equipment. Credits: Courtesy of the researchers / MIT

Their technique is customizable, so an engineer could create a microfluidic that heats fluid to a certain temperature or given heating profile within a specific area of the device. The low-cost fabrication process requires about $2 of materials to generate a ready-to-use microfluidic.

The process could be especially useful in creating self-heating microfluidics for remote regions of developing countries where clinicians may not have access to the expensive lab equipment required for many diagnostic procedures.

“Clean rooms in particular, where you would usually make these devices, are incredibly expensive to build and to run. But we can make very capable self-heating microfluidic devices using additive manufacturing, and they can be made a lot faster and cheaper than with these traditional methods. This is really a way to democratize this technology,” says Luis Fernando Velásquez-García, a principal scientist in MIT’s Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) and senior author of a paper describing the fabrication technique.

He is joined on the paper by lead author Jorge Cañada Pérez-Sala, an electrical engineering and computer science graduate student. The research will be presented at the PowerMEMS Conference this month.

An insulator becomes conductive

This new fabrication process utilizes a technique called multimaterial extrusion 3D printing, in which several materials can be squirted through the printer’s many nozzles to build a device layer by layer. The process is monolithic, which means the entire device can be produced in one step on the 3D printer, without the need for any post-assembly.

To create self-heating microfluidics, the researchers used two materials — a biodegradable polymer known as polylactic acid (PLA) that is commonly used in 3D printing, and a modified version of PLA.

The modified PLA has mixed copper nanoparticles into the polymer, which converts this insulating material into an electrical conductor, Velásquez-García explains. When electrical current is fed into a resistor composed of this copper-doped PLA, energy is dissipated as heat.

“It is amazing when you think about it because the PLA material is a dielectric, but when you put in these nanoparticle impurities, it completely changes the physical properties. This is something we don’t fully understand yet, but it happens and it is repeatable,” he says.

Using a multimaterial 3D printer, the researchers fabricate a heating resistor from the copper-doped PLA and then print the microfluidic device, with microscopic channels through which fluid can flow, directly on top in one printing step. Because the components are made from the same base material, they have similar printing temperatures and are compatible.

Heat dissipated from the resistor will warm fluid flowing through the channels in the microfluidic.

In addition to the resistor and microfluidic, they use the printer to add a thin, continuous layer of PLA that is sandwiched between them. It is especially challenging to manufacture this layer because it must be thin enough so heat can transfer from the resistor to the microfluidic, but not so thin that fluid could leak into the resistor.

The resulting machine is about the size of a U.S. quarter and can be produced in a matter of minutes. Channels about 500 micrometers wide and 400 micrometers tall are threaded through the microfluidic to carry fluid and facilitate chemical reactions.

Importantly, the PLA material is translucent, so fluid in the device remains visible. Many processes rely on visualization or the use of light to infer what is happening during chemical reactions, Velásquez-García explains.

Customizable chemical reactors

The researchers used this one-step manufacturing process to generate a prototype that could heat fluid by 4 degrees Celsius as it flowed between the input and the output. This customizable technique could enable them to make devices which would heat fluids in certain patterns or along specific gradients.

“You can use these two materials to create chemical reactors that do exactly what you want. We can set up a particular heating profile while still having all the capabilities of the microfluidic,” he says.

However, one limitation comes from the fact that PLA can only be heated to about 50 degrees Celsius before it starts to degrade. Many chemical reactions, such as those used for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, require temperatures of 90 degrees or higher. And to precisely control the temperature of the device, researchers would need to integrate a third material that enables temperature sensing.

In addition to tackling these limitations in future work, Velásquez-García wants to print magnets directly into the microfluidic device. These magnets could enable chemical reactions that require particles to be sorted or aligned.

At the same time, he and his colleagues are exploring the use of other materials that could reach higher temperatures. They are also studying PLA to better understand why it becomes conductive when certain impurities are added to the polymer.

“If we can understand the mechanism that is related to the electrical conductivity of PLA, that would greatly enhance the capability of these devices, but it is going to be a lot harder to solve than some other engineering problems,” he adds.

“In Japanese culture, it’s often said that beauty lies in simplicity. This sentiment is echoed by the work of Cañada and Velasquez-Garcia. Their proposed monolithically 3D-printed microfluidic systems embody simplicity and beauty, offering a wide array of potential derivations and applications that we foresee in the future,” says Norihisa Miki, a professor of mechanical engineering at Keio University in Tokyo, who was not involved with this work.

“Being able to directly print microfluidic chips with fluidic channels and electrical features at the same time opens up very exiting applications when processing biological samples, such as to amplify biomarkers or to actuate and mix liquids. Also, due to the fact that PLA degrades over time, one can even think of implantable applications where the chips dissolve and resorb over time,” adds Niclas Roxhed, an associate professor at Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology, who was not involved with this study.

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Cancer Diagnostics Market Outlook Report 2024-2030: Trends, Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities | GQ Research

The Cancer Diagnostics market is set to witness remarkable growth, as indicated by recent market analysis conducted by GQ Research. In 2023, the global Cancer Diagnostics market showcased a significant presence, boasting a valuation of USD  18.2 Billion. This underscores the substantial demand for Cancer Diagnostics technology and its widespread adoption across various industries.

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Projected Growth: Projections suggest that the Cancer Diagnostics market will continue its upward trajectory, with a projected value of USD 45.2 Billion by 2030. This growth is expected to be driven by technological advancements, increasing consumer demand, and expanding application areas.

Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): The forecast period anticipates a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12 %, reflecting a steady and robust growth rate for the Cancer Diagnostics market over the coming years.

Technology Adoption:

In the Cancer Diagnostics market, technology adoption is crucial for enhancing the accuracy, sensitivity, and speed of cancer detection and monitoring. Laboratories, clinics, and healthcare facilities continually adopt advanced diagnostic technologies, including imaging modalities such as MRI, CT scans, and PET scans, as well as molecular diagnostic techniques like PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and immunoassays. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms further enhances diagnostic precision and aids in the interpretation of complex data, driving the adoption of innovative technologies for early detection, prognosis, and treatment optimization.

Application Diversity:

Cancer diagnostics encompass a wide range of applications across screening, diagnosis, staging, treatment selection, and monitoring of cancer patients. From screening tests such as mammography and Pap smears for breast and cervical cancer, to biopsy analysis and genetic testing for personalized treatment strategies, the diversity of diagnostic approaches enables tailored management of different cancer types and stages. Additionally, advancements in liquid biopsy techniques facilitate non-invasive detection of circulating tumor cells and cell-free DNA, offering new opportunities for early detection and monitoring of cancer progression and treatment response.

Consumer Preferences:

Consumer preferences in the Cancer Diagnostics market are driven by factors such as accuracy, reliability, convenience, and affordability. Patients and healthcare providers prioritize diagnostic tests that offer high sensitivity and specificity, allowing for early detection and accurate staging of cancer. Preferences also extend to non-invasive or minimally invasive testing methods that minimize patient discomfort and procedural risks. Furthermore, accessibility to diagnostic services, insurance coverage, and reimbursement policies influence consumer decisions, shaping the adoption of specific diagnostic technologies and testing modalities.

Technological Advancements:

Technological advancements drive innovation in cancer diagnostics, enabling the development of novel biomarkers, imaging agents, and diagnostic platforms with improved performance and clinical utility. Breakthroughs in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics facilitate the identification of cancer-specific biomarkers for early detection and personalized treatment selection. Advanced imaging technologies, such as functional MRI and molecular imaging probes, enhance spatial resolution and sensitivity for tumor localization and characterization. Moreover, the integration of digital pathology, telemedicine, and point-of-care testing solutions expands access to cancer diagnostics in diverse healthcare settings, driving technological advancements towards precision medicine approaches.

Market Competition:

The Cancer Diagnostics market is highly competitive, with numerous players competing to offer innovative diagnostic solutions and services. Established companies, including diagnostic laboratories, medical device manufacturers, and biotechnology firms, leverage their expertise, brand recognition, and global distribution networks to maintain market leadership. Meanwhile, startups and research institutions contribute to market dynamism by developing disruptive technologies and diagnostic assays targeting specific cancer types or molecular pathways. Pricing strategies, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships are key determinants of competitive positioning in the market, influencing market share and customer acquisition.

Environmental Considerations:

Environmental considerations in the Cancer Diagnostics market primarily revolve around minimizing the environmental impact of diagnostic procedures and technologies. Efforts to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials in diagnostic tests contribute to environmental sustainability and occupational safety in healthcare settings. Furthermore, the adoption of digital imaging technologies and electronic health records (EHRs) reduces paper waste and energy consumption associated with traditional film-based imaging and record-keeping practices. As the demand for cancer diagnostics continues to grow, industry stakeholders are increasingly mindful of implementing eco-friendly practices and optimizing resource utilization throughout the diagnostic process..

Regional Dynamics: Different regions may exhibit varying growth rates and adoption patterns influenced by factors such as consumer preferences, technological infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.

Key players in the industry include:

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

GE Healthcare

Abbott

Illumina Inc

Qiagen N.V.

Siemens Healthcare GmbH

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Hologic Inc

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.

The research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Cancer Diagnostics market, offering insights into current trends, market dynamics and future prospects. It explores key factors driving growth, challenges faced by the industry, and potential opportunities for market players.

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The Significance of Biopsies in Preventative Healthcare:

Historically, biopsies have primarily been used to diagnose suspected illnesses or track known ailments. Nevertheless, their utilization in preventive healthcare has been constrained. By integrating biopsies into routine health screenings, healthcare providers gain access to extensive insights into an individual's cellular health, facilitating the early detection of abnormalities prior to clinical manifestation. Biopsies offer valuable information on genetic predispositions, tissue microenvironment, biomarker discovery, and monitoring treatment response, thereby facilitating tailored preventive measures and enhancing patient outcomes.

1. Genetic Susceptibility: Biopsies uncover genetic mutations or variances that predispose individuals to specific diseases, such as cancer or autoimmune disorders. Early identification of these genetic indicators enables targeted interventions and personalized preventive measures. With advancements in genomic sequencing technologies, biopsies now play a crucial role in understanding an individual's genetic makeup, facilitating proactive steps to mitigate disease risks.

2. Cellular Environment: The cellular microenvironment captured through biopsies provides crucial insights into inflammation, oxidative stress, and tissue restructuring. Changes in the tissue microenvironment often precede clinical signs of disease, making them valuable indicators for early detection and intervention. Through analysis of biopsy samples, healthcare providers can identify subtle alterations indicative of disease onset or progression, enabling timely interventions to halt or mitigate disease advancement.

3. Biomarker Discovery: Examination of biopsy samples aids in identifying specific biomarkers associated with disease risk or progression. These biomarkers serve as early warning signs of disease and inform proactive management strategies. From circulating tumor cells in cancer patients to cardiac biomarkers in individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease, biopsies offer a glimpse into the molecular landscape of health and disease, empowering healthcare providers to intervene preemptively.

4. Monitoring Treatment Response: For individuals undergoing treatment for chronic conditions like cancer, biopsies serve as invaluable tools for monitoring treatment response at the cellular level. Real-time assessment of treatment effectiveness and disease progression permits adjustments in treatment protocols to optimize outcomes and minimize adverse effects. Additionally, biopsies enable the identification of treatment-resistant cell subpopulations, guiding the selection of alternative therapeutic approaches for improved patient outcomes.

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Biomarkers Market Share, Trends, Size, Segmentation And Forecast To 2031

The Insight Partners offers investors a comprehensive study of the Biomarkers market from the perspective of entrepreneurs in their most recent research report, ” Biomarkers Market Share, Size and Trends Analysis | 2031″ Examining current market conditions yields insightful information for businesses. This report provides insights into market possibilities, obstacles, and incentives that…

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Medicina rigenerativa per il rene: la possibilità che si apre capendo tutti gli stadi molecolari del danno

Come si forma il rene nell’embriogenesi? Il rene dei mammiferi, il metanefro, è il terzo paio di organi escretori a formarsi durante l’embriogenesi e l’unico a persistere nell’animale postnatale. La sua formazione comporta una complessa interazione tra la gemma ureterale ramificata, che formerà i dotti collettori, e il mesenchima circostante, che dà origine a tutti i tipi di cellule epiteliali…

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Discover the groundbreaking role of SMOC1 in Alzheimer's research! Uncover how this protein could revolutionize early detection and offer new hope in the battle against Alzheimer's. Dive into the latest insights with our article. #AlzheimersResearch #SMOC1 #Proteomics

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When analyzing omics data, regression analysis is an essential tool for identifying biomarkers. For the analysis of graph-structured data, graph neural networks (GNNs) are the most popular deep learning model. Their ability to consistently identify biomarkers across several datasets and their prediction accuracy is, nevertheless, limited. These difficulties arise from the distinct graph structure of biological signaling networks, which have many targets and intricate relationships.

Researchers from Washington University developed a novel GNN model architecture called PathFormer in this study to address these issues. PathFormer ranks biomarkers and predicts disease diagnosis by methodically integrating signaling networks, prior knowledge, and omics data. In comparison results, PathFormer performed better than GNN models, showing a 30% increase in illness diagnostic accuracy and strong repeatability of biomarker ranking across several datasets. With two separate transcriptome datasets for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, this improvement was verified, indicating that PathFormer is a useful tool for other omics data processing investigations.

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Mapping the brain pathways of visual memorability

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Mapping the brain pathways of visual memorability

For nearly a decade, a team of MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) researchers have been seeking to uncover why certain images persist in a people’s minds, while many others fade. To do this, they set out to map the spatio-temporal brain dynamics involved in recognizing a visual image. And now for the first time, scientists harnessed the combined strengths of magnetoencephalography (MEG), which captures the timing of brain activity, and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which identifies active brain regions, to precisely determine when and where the brain processes a memorable image. 

Their open-access study, published this month in PLOS Biology, used 78 pairs of images matched for the same concept but differing in their memorability scores — one was highly memorable and the other was easy to forget. These images were shown to 15 subjects, with scenes of skateboarding, animals in various environments, everyday objects like cups and chairs, natural landscapes like forests and beaches, urban scenes of streets and buildings, and faces displaying different expressions. What they found was that a more distributed network of brain regions than previously thought are actively involved in the encoding and retention processes that underpin memorability. 

“People tend to remember some images better than others, even when they are conceptually similar, like different scenes of a person skateboarding,” says Benjamin Lahner, an MIT PhD student in electrical engineering and computer science, CSAIL affiliate, and first author of the study. “We’ve identified a brain signature of visual memorability that emerges around 300 milliseconds after seeing an image, involving areas across the ventral occipital cortex and temporal cortex, which processes information like color perception and object recognition. This signature indicates that highly memorable images prompt stronger and more sustained brain responses, especially in regions like the early visual cortex, which we previously underestimated in memory processing.”

While highly memorable images maintain a higher and more sustained response for about half a second, the response to less memorable images quickly diminishes. This insight, Lahner elaborated, could redefine our understanding of how memories form and persist. The team envisions this research holding potential for future clinical applications, particularly in early diagnosis and treatment of memory-related disorders. 

The MEG/fMRI fusion method, developed in the lab of CSAIL Senior Research Scientist Aude Oliva, adeptly captures the brain’s spatial and temporal dynamics, overcoming the traditional constraints of either spatial or temporal specificity. The fusion method had a little help from its machine-learning friend, to better examine and compare the brain’s activity when looking at various images. They created a “representational matrix,” which is like a detailed chart, showing how similar neural responses are in various brain regions. This chart helped them identify the patterns of where and when the brain processes what we see.

Picking the conceptually similar image pairs with high and low memorability scores was the crucial ingredient to unlocking these insights into memorability. Lahner explained the process of aggregating behavioral data to assign memorability scores to images, where they curated a diverse set of high- and low-memorability images with balanced representation across different visual categories. 

Despite strides made, the team notes a few limitations. While this work can identify brain regions showing significant memorability effects, it cannot elucidate the regions’ function in how it is contributing to better encoding/retrieval from memory.

“Understanding the neural underpinnings of memorability opens up exciting avenues for clinical advancements, particularly in diagnosing and treating memory-related disorders early on,” says Oliva. “The specific brain signatures we’ve identified for memorability could lead to early biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This research paves the way for novel intervention strategies that are finely tuned to the individual’s neural profile, potentially transforming the therapeutic landscape for memory impairments and significantly improving patient outcomes.”

“These findings are exciting because they give us insight into what is happening in the brain between seeing something and saving it into memory,” says Wilma Bainbridge, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Chicago, who was not involved in the study. “The researchers here are picking up on a cortical signal that reflects what’s important to remember, and what can be forgotten early on.” 

Lahner and Oliva, who is also the director of strategic industry engagement at the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, MIT director of the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, and CSAIL principal investigator, join Western University Assistant Professor Yalda Mohsenzadeh and York University researcher Caitlin Mullin on the paper. The team acknowledges a shared instrument grant from the National Institutes of Health, and their work was funded by the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship via an Office of Naval Research grant, a National Science Foundation award, Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative award via an Army Research Office grant, and the EECS MathWorks Fellowship. Their paper is published in PLOS Biology.

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In recent times, the incorporation of CA 125 into comprehensive full-body health examinations has gained popularity as part of a proactive approach to monitoring overall well-being. While CA 125 is well-known for its association with ovarian cancer, its inclusion in broader health assessments extends its usefulness beyond specific cancer screenings.

1. Early Detection of Gynecological Cancers: One of the primary advantages of integrating CA 125 into full-body health checkups is the potential for early identification of gynecological cancers. Elevated CA 125 levels may not only suggest ovarian cancer but also act as an alert for other gynecological malignancies like endometrial or fallopian tube cancers. This holistic approach enhances the likelihood of detecting these cancers in their early stages, enabling timely intervention and improving treatment outcomes.

2. Monitoring Reproductive Health: Beyond cancer detection, CA 125 plays a role in monitoring reproductive health. For women facing conditions such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease, heightened CA 125 levels could offer valuable insights into the health of reproductive organs. Regular inclusion of CA 125 in health checkups enables a more comprehensive assessment of reproductive well-being, aiding in the early identification of reproductive health issues.

3. Indirect Indications of Inflammation and Other Conditions: CA 125 is not exclusive to gynecological concerns; its elevation can also be linked to inflammatory conditions and other noncancerous health issues. Including CA 125 in full-body health checkups provides a broader perspective on inflammation within the body, potentially indicating underlying health conditions such as liver disease or inflammatory disorders. This indirect insight enhances the diagnostic value of a full-body health assessment.

4. Holistic Approach to Cancer Prevention: Comprehensive health checkups aim to offer a holistic view of an individual's health, and the inclusion of CA 125 aligns with this goal. By monitoring CA 125 levels alongside other health parameters, healthcare professionals can adopt a holistic approach to cancer prevention. Identifying potential risk factors early allows for tailored preventive measures, such as lifestyle modifications and targeted screenings, contributing to an individualized healthcare strategy.

5. Psychological Well-being and Patient Empowerment: The incorporation of CA 125 in full-body health checkups not only serves clinical purposes but also contributes to psychological well-being. For individuals with a family history of ovarian cancer or other gynecological conditions, the regular monitoring of CA 125 levels provides a sense of empowerment and control over their health. Knowledge and early detection empower individuals to actively engage in their healthcare journey.

6. Collaborative Care and Informed Decision-Making: Collaboration between patients and healthcare providers is crucial for effective healthcare. Including CA 125 in full-body health checkups fosters a collaborative approach to care. Informed decision-making becomes possible as patients and healthcare professionals work together to interpret CA 125 results in the context of overall health, allowing for more personalized and targeted healthcare interventions.

7. Research and Advancements: The integration of CA 125 into full-body health checkups contributes to ongoing research and advancements in the field. The data collected from these comprehensive assessments, including CA 125 levels, can inform research on the interplay between biomarkers, overall health, and specific conditions. This continuous feedback loop supports the evolution of healthcare practices and diagnostic strategies.

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