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Kitawi R, Ledger S, Kelleher AD, Ahlenstiel CL. Advances in HIV Gene Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2771. [PMID: 38474018 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Early gene therapy studies held great promise for the cure of heritable diseases, but the occurrence of various genotoxic events led to a pause in clinical trials and a more guarded approach to progress. Recent advances in genetic engineering technologies have reignited interest, leading to the approval of the first gene therapy product targeting genetic mutations in 2017. Gene therapy (GT) can be delivered either in vivo or ex vivo. An ex vivo approach to gene therapy is advantageous, as it allows for the characterization of the gene-modified cells and the selection of desired properties before patient administration. Autologous cells can also be used during this process which eliminates the possibility of immune rejection. This review highlights the various stages of ex vivo gene therapy, current research developments that have increased the efficiency and safety of this process, and a comprehensive summary of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) gene therapy studies, the majority of which have employed the ex vivo approach.
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- Rose Kitawi
- Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
- St. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia
- UNSW RNA Institute, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
- UNSW RNA Institute, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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Akbar NAN, Noor NHM, Hasan MN, Abdullah AD, Husin A. FACTORS INFLUENCING POST- CRYOPRESERVED CD34+ CELLS VIABILITY IN THE HARVESTED PRODUCTS OF AUTOLOGOUS HAEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS. Transfus Clin Biol 2022; 29:224-230. [PMID: 35476963 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The cryopreservation process of stem cells potentially cause the loss of CD34+ cells. The aim of this study is to evaluate association of patient, graft and technical characteristics with post cryopreserved CD34+ cells viability among lymphoproliferative disease namely multiple myeloma (MM) and lymphoma patients at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). This retrospective study was conducted in the Transplant Unit. A search of the hospital data (2008-2018) to identify 132 patients for both MM and lymphoma who underwent autologous peripheral blood haematopoietic stem cells (APBSC) mobilisation, and were successfully harvested and cryopreserved. Selected patients' profile as well as selected parameters of stem cell mobilization and cryopreservation were obtained from laboratory information system (LIS), record unit and the Transplant Unit. Multiple logistic regression (MLR) was used to find significant associated factors and p <0.05 was considered significant. The mean age of the patients was 39 years old with almost equal gender distribution and majority were lymphoma patients, 96 (72.7%) while 36 (27.3%) were multiple myeloma (MM) patients. The significant influencing factors of post-cryopreserved CD34+ cells viability were pre-cryopreserved CD34+ cell viability, total nucleated cells (TNC), and anti-platelet and antibiotics usage. Patients who are not on anti-platelet and have higher pre-cryopreserved CD34+ cells viability have higher chance for good post-cryopreserved CD34+ cells viability. While, those patients with higher TNC and on antibiotics have lower chance for good post cryopreserved CD34+ cells viability. This study showed patients who are not on anti-platelet and antibiotics will have higher probability of achieving good post cryopreserved CD34+ cells viability. The APBSC products with higher pre-cryopreserved CD34+ cells viability and lower TNC will achieve better post-cryopreserved CD34+ cells viability. The addition of extra plasma to the APBSC products is recommended to reduce the TNC.
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- Nurul Asyikin Nizam Akbar
- Transfusion Medicine Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia; Haematology department, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Transfusion Medicine Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia; Haematology department, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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- Transfusion Medicine Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia; Haematology department, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Bougar S, Atouf O, Ouadghiri S, Bourhanbour AD, Brick C, Essakalli M. Collection, cryopreservation and thawing of stem cells for children weighing less than 25 Kg with high-risk neuroblastoma: A single center results in Morocco. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2022; 44:535-541. [PMID: 35216961 PMCID: PMC9605889 DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2021.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction An important component of the advances made in neuroblastoma treatment has been the use of peripheral blood stem cells to support high-dose chemotherapy. In this study, we report our experience on a series of small children who have undergone standard and large volume leukaphersis (LVL) procedures, provide an update on a single institution's experience with cryopreservation of autologous peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs), using 10% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and applying post-thaw DMSO depletion and analyze a number of variables that may affect viability. Methods A total of 36 aphereses were performed on 29 children weighing less than 25 kg between July 2016 and October 2019 at the Ibn Sina university hospital. Results Seven females and twenty-two males, median bodyweight 14 kg (9 - 22). A single apheresis was sufficient to obtain at least 3 × 10⁶/kg body weight (BW) of CD34+ cells in 82.8% of the cases. The LVL was performed in 22 aphereses. A median number of 5.9 × 10⁶/kg CD34 cells were collected per apheresis. A total of 60 PBSC samples were cryopreserved and 46 samples were infused. The mean cell viability percentage decreased from 94.75 ± 1.14% before freezing to 70.84 ± 8.6% after thawing (p < 0.001). No correlation was found between post-thaw viability and storage time (r = -0.233; p = 0.234) or number of total nucleated cells (r = 0.344; p = 0.073). Conclusion Leukapheresis is safe and feasible in small pediatric patients if the appropriate measures are used. Cryopreservation poses numerous challenges, especially a decrease in cell viability after thawing.
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- Sara Bougar
- Ibn Sina University Hospital, Tissue and Stem cell Bank, Rabat, Morocco.
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- Ibn Sina University Hospital, Tissue and Stem cell Bank, Rabat, Morocco; University Mohamed V, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, UPR of Immunology, Rabat, Morocco
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- Ibn Sina University Hospital, Tissue and Stem cell Bank, Rabat, Morocco; University Mohamed V, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, UPR of Immunology, Rabat, Morocco
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- Ibn Sina University Hospital, Tissue and Stem cell Bank, Rabat, Morocco
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- Ibn Sina University Hospital, Tissue and Stem cell Bank, Rabat, Morocco; University Mohamed V, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, UPR of Immunology, Rabat, Morocco
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Peripheral Blood As a Source of Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine: Emphasis Towards Corneal Epithelial Reconstruction-An In Vitro Study. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2020; 17:495-510. [PMID: 32572811 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-020-00273-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cell-based treatments are now emerging as a therapy for corneal epithelial damage. Although bone marrow, adipose tissue and umbilical cord blood are the main sources of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), other tissues like the peripheral blood also harbor mesenchymal-like stem cells called peripheral blood-derived mononuclear cells (PBMNCs). These blood derived stem cells gained a lot of attention due to its minimally invasive collection and ease of isolation. In this study, the feasibility of using PBMNCs as an alternative cell source to corneal limbal stem cells envisaging corneal epithelial regeneration was evaluated. METHODS Rabbit PBMNCs were isolated using density gradient centrifugation and was evaluated for mesenchymal cell properties including stemness. PBMNCs were differentiated to corneal epithelial lineage using rabbit limbal explant conditioned media and was evaluated by immuno-cytochemistry and gene expression analysis. Further, the differentiated PBMNCs were engineered into a cell sheet using an in-house developed thermo-responsive polymer. RESULTS These blood derived cells were demonstrated to have similar properties to mesenchymal stem cells. Corneal epithelial lineage commitment of PBMNCs was confirmed by the positive expression of CK3/12 marker thereby demonstrating the aptness as an alternative to limbal stem cells. These differentiated cells effectively generated an in vitro cell sheet that was then demonstrated for cell sheet transfer on an ex vivo excised rabbit eye. CONCLUSION PBMNCs as an alternative autologous cell source for limbal stem cells is envisaged as an effective therapeutic strategy for corneal surface reconstruction especially for patients with bilateral limbal stem cell deficiency.
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Datta S. An endogenous explanation of growth: direct-to-consumer stem cell therapies in PR China, India and the USA. Regen Med 2018; 13:559-579. [PMID: 30129871 DOI: 10.2217/rme-2017-0144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The recent expansion of direct-to-consumer stem cell therapies (DSCTs) across nations where medical malpractice laws are the strongest globally challenges the causal assumption that low regulatory standards in developing countries bolster DSCTs. Drawing on firm-level data of existing biopharmaceuticals, approved stem cell therapies (SCTs) and DSCT clinics across the USA, PR China and India, this paper provides an innovation studies perspective of the ways in which the paradigmatic shift in fundamental knowledge production - from in vitro to in vivo stem cells - is transforming SCT discovery and delivery. It argues that the endogenous and inherent disruptive attributes of SCTs, rather than exogenous conditions like regulations, provide a substantive explanation for the recent expansion of DSCTs and urges regulatory adaptation to endogenous imperatives for effective governance of SCTs.
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- Saheli Datta
- King's College London, Global Health & Social Medicine Strand, London WC2R 2LS, UK
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Zhang Y, Husch JFA, van den Beucken JJJP. Intraoperative Construct Preparation: A Practical Route for Cell-Based Bone Regeneration. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2018; 24:403-417. [PMID: 29631489 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2018.0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Stem cell-based bone tissue engineering based on the combination of a scaffold and expanded autologous mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) represents the current state-of-the-art treatment for bone defects and fractures. However, the procedure of such construct preparation requires extensive ex vivo manipulation of patient's cells to achieve enough stem cells. Therefore, it is impractical and not cost-effective compared to other therapeutic interventions. For these reasons, a more practical strategy circumventing any ex vivo manipulation and an additional surgery for the patient would be advantageous. Intraoperative concept-based bone tissue engineering, where constructs are prepared with easily accessible autologous cells within the same surgical procedure, allows for such a simplification. In this study, we discuss the concept of intraoperative construct preparation for bone tissue engineering and summarize the available cellular options for intraoperative preparation. Furthermore, we propose methods to prepare intraoperative constructs, and review data of currently available preclinical and clinical studies using intraoperatively prepared constructs for bone regenerative applications. We identify several obstacles hampering the application of this emerging approach and highlight perspectives of technological innovations to advance the future developments of intraoperative construct preparation.
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- Yang Zhang
- Department of Biomaterials, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Rosenfeld-Keidar H, Eshel R, Pinhasov A, Bitan M, Edelman S, Broitman M, Dvir R, Sadot E, Levin D, Manisterski M, Berger-Achituv S, Elhasid R. Significant correlation between peripheral blood CD34+ cell count in children prior to aphaeresis and CD34+ cell yield following aphaeresis: A single-center experience. Pediatr Transplant 2018; 22:e13150. [PMID: 29498177 DOI: 10.1111/petr.13150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Numerous adults' studies demonstrated that preaphaeresis CD34+ cells significantly correlate with the number of CD34+ cells collected by the aphaeresis procedure. Equivalent studies in children are scarce. We studied retrospectively 92 aphaeresis procedures performed following chemotherapy (44) or in steady state (48) in 60 pediatric patients (40 males, 20 females), median age of 7.5 years. Aphaeresis procedures were performed using a SPECTRA Optica (TERUMOBCT) continuous flow cell separator. CD34+ cell concentrations were assessed using flow cytometry. A highly significant correlation between peripheral CD34 cell count on the day of aphaeresis and CD34 cell yield per kg (R2 = .824, P < .0001) was demonstrated. A higher preaphaeresis CD34 cell count was demonstrated in patients with higher preaphaeresis white blood cell count, in patients with brain tumors, and in patients who received chemotherapy as part of their mobilization protocol. A threshold number of 20 peripheral CD34+ cell/μL was found to predict harvesting of 3 × 106 stem cells/kg, and 30 peripheral CD34+ cell/μL for harvesting of 5 × 106 stem cells/kg. This significant correlation between peripheral CD34 cell count and CD34 cell yield, and the threshold number of peripheral CD34 found to predict adequate harvesting can be useful in planning the optimal time for aphaeresis in children.
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- Hila Rosenfeld-Keidar
- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Hematology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Hematology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Lecchi L, Giovanelli S, Gagliardi B, Pezzali I, Ratti I, Marconi M. An update on methods for cryopreservation and thawing of hemopoietic stem cells. Transfus Apher Sci 2016; 54:324-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2016.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Al-toma A, Nijeboer P, Bouma G, Visser O, Mulder CJJ. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for non-malignant gastrointestinal diseases. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:17368-17375. [PMID: 25516648 PMCID: PMC4265595 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i46.17368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Revised: 04/30/2014] [Accepted: 09/30/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Both, autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) can be used to cure or ameliorate a variety of malignant and non-malignant diseases. The rationale behind this strategy is based on the concept of immunoablation using high-dose chemotherapy, with subsequent regeneration of naive T-lymphocytes derived from reinfused hematopoietic progenitor cells. In addition, the use of HSCT allows for the administration of high-dose chemotherapy (whether or not combined with immunomodulating agents such as antithymocyte globulin) resulting in a prompt remission in therapy-refractory patients. This review gives an update of the major areas of successful uses of HSCT in non-malignant gastrointestinal disorders. A Medline search has been conducted and all relevant published data were analyzed. HSCT has been proved successful in treating refractory Crohn’s disease (CD). Patients with refractory celiac disease type II and a high risk of developing enteropathy associated T-cell lymphoma have shown promising improvement. Data concerning HSCT and mesenchymal SCT in end-stage chronic liver diseases are encouraging. In refractory autoimmune gastrointestinal diseases high-dose chemotherapy followed by HSCT seems feasible and safe and might result in long-term improvement of disease activity. Mesenchymal SCT for a selected group of CD is promising and may represent a significant therapeutic alternative in treating fistulas in CD.
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HHV-6 cell receptor CD46 expression on various cell subsets of six blood and graft sources: A prospective series. J Clin Virol 2013; 56:331-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2012.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2012] [Revised: 10/23/2012] [Accepted: 12/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yang SM, Chen H, Chen YH, Zhu HH, Zhao T, Liu KY. Dynamics of monocyte count: A good predictor for timing of peripheral blood stem cell collection. J Clin Apher 2012; 27:193-9. [DOI: 10.1002/jca.21228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2011] [Accepted: 02/25/2012] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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