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Chat VS, Ellebrecht CT, Kingston P, Bell S, Gondo G, Cordoro KM, Desai SR, Duffin KC, Feldman SR, Garg A, Gelfand JM, Gladman D, Green LJ, Gudjonsson J, Han G, Hawkes JE, Kircik L, Koo J, Langley R, Lebwohl M, Michael Lewitt G, Liao W, Martin G, Orbai AM, Reddy SM, Richardson V, Ritchlin CT, Schwartzman S, Siegel EL, Van Voorhees AS, Wallace EB, Weinberg JM, Winthrop KL, Yamauchi P, Armstrong AW. Vaccination Recommendations for Adults Receiving Biologics and Oral Therapies for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Delphi Consensus from the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024:S0190-9622(24)00243-3. [PMID: 38331098 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.12.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND For psoriatic patients who need to receive non-live or live vaccines, evidence-based recommendations are needed regarding whether to pause or continue systemic therapies for psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. OBJECTIVE To evaluate literature regarding vaccine efficacy and safety and to generate consensus-based recommendations for adults receiving systemic therapies for psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis receiving non-live or live vaccines. METHODS Using a modified Delphi process, 22 consensus statements were developed by the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board and COVID-19 Task Force, and infectious disease experts. RESULTS Key recommendations include continuing most oral and biologic therapies without modification for patients receiving non-live vaccines; consider interruption of methotrexate for non-live vaccines. For patients receiving live vaccines, discontinue most oral and biologic medications before and after administration of live vaccine. Specific recommendations include discontinuing most biologic therapies, except for abatacept, for 2-3 half-lives before live vaccine administration and deferring next dose 2-4 weeks after live vaccination. LIMITATIONS Studies regarding infection rates after vaccination are lacking. CONCLUSION Interruption of anti-psoriatic oral and biologic therapies is generally not necessary for patients receiving non-live vaccines. Temporary interruption of oral and biologic therapies before and after administration of live vaccines is recommended in most cases.
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- Vipawee S Chat
- Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Los Angeles, California
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- National Psoriasis Foundation, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Dermatology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas; Innovative Dermatology, Plano, Texas
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- Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Dermatology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Hempstead, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Dermatology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Hempstead, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, Davis, Rocklin, California
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, California
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- Division of Clinical Dermatology & Cutaneous Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, California
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- Dr. George Martin Dermatology Associates, Kihei, Hawaii
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- Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Rheumatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Division of Rheumatology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Rheumatology, Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, Rockville, Maryland
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- Department of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center, Santa Monica, California
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- Division of Dermatology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
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Kircik L, Zirwas M, Kwatra SG, Lewitt GM, Glover H, Chao T, Brown PM, Rubenstein DS, Tallman AM. Rapid Improvements in Itch with Tapinarof Cream 1% Once Daily in Two Phase 3 Trials in Adults with Mild to Severe Plaque Psoriasis. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2024; 14:201-211. [PMID: 38123875 PMCID: PMC10828461 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-023-01068-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patients with psoriasis report pruritus as their most bothersome symptom. Tapinarof cream 1% once daily demonstrated significant efficacy versus vehicle and was well tolerated in adults with mild to severe plaque psoriasis in two 12-week trials: PSOARING 1 (NCT03956355) and PSOARING 2 (NCT03983980). Here, we present patient-reported pruritus outcomes from these trials. METHODS Outcomes included a Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (PP-NRS) score of 0 or 1 (itch-free state); Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) itch item scores; and Psoriasis Symptom Diary (PSD) itch item scores. RESULTS Analyses included 683 tapinarof- and 342 vehicle-treated patients. At baseline, mean pruritus scores were similar across trials with only 7-11% of patients reporting an itch-free state. At week 12, the proportion of tapinarof-treated patients achieving an itch-free state was 50% in both trials compared with 32% (P = 0.0007) and 27% (P < 0.0001) in the vehicle groups. Improvements were apparent at the earliest assessments with continued improvement over the course of the trials. There were rapid and statistically significant improvements in the proportion of patients with a ≥ 4-point improvement in PP-NRS for tapinarof-treated patients versus vehicle from week 2 with 68% vs 46% (P = 0.0004) and 60% vs 31% (P = 0.0001) at week 12 achieving a response in each trial. Significantly greater reductions in itch with tapinarof versus vehicle were also demonstrated at week 12 for DLQI itch item 1 (P = 0.0026 and P < 0.0001), PSD item 1 (both P < 0.0001), and PSD item 2 (both P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Tapinarof was highly efficacious in reducing pruritus across multiple patient-reported outcome measures, with rapid, statistically significant, and clinically meaningful improvements. The high proportion of patients achieving the treatment target of an itch-free state at week 12 (50%) is a noteworthy clinical outcome for a non-steroidal topical cream in the treatment of mild to severe plaque psoriasis. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical trial registration information: NCT03956355, NCT03983980.
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- Leon Kircik
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 5 E. 98th St., 5th Fl., New York, NY, 10029, USA.
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- DOCS Dermatology, 2359 E Main St, Bexley, OH, 43209, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Atlanta North Dermatology, Woodstock, GA, USA
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- Dermavant Sciences, Inc., 3300 Paramount Parkway, Suite 150, Morrisville, NC, 27560, USA
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- Dermavant Sciences, Inc., 3300 Paramount Parkway, Suite 150, Morrisville, NC, 27560, USA
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- Dermavant Sciences, Inc., 3300 Paramount Parkway, Suite 150, Morrisville, NC, 27560, USA
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Desai SR, Stein Gold L, Cameron MC, Golant A, Lewitt GM, Bruno MJ, Martin G, Brown PM, Rubenstein DS, Butners V, Tallman AM. Tapinarof Cream 1% Once Daily for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis: Case Photography of Clinical Outcomes from Three Phase 3 Trials. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2023; 13:2443-2460. [PMID: 37697121 PMCID: PMC10539260 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-023-01008-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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Tapinarof cream 1% (VTAMA®; Dermavant Sciences, Inc.) is a non-steroidal, topical, aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and under investigation for the treatment of psoriasis in children down to 2 years of age, and for atopic dermatitis in adults and children down to 2 years of age. The PSOARING phase 3 clinical trial program evaluated tapinarof cream 1% once daily (QD) in adults with mild to severe plaque psoriasis for up to 52 weeks (NCT03956355, NCT03983980, NCT04053387). Here we present case photography documenting outcomes in the PSOARING trials. Cases illustrate various outcomes across different body areas, including responses meeting the formal FDA-mandated regulatory endpoint of a Physician Global Assessment (PGA) score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) and a decrease of at least 2 points from baseline at week 12, meaningful clinical improvement not meeting this formal endpoint, patient-reported outcomes, and pre-specified adverse events of special interest (AESIs). Tapinarof cream 1% QD demonstrated rapid and highly statistically significant efficacy, with improvements in disease activity and quality of life. In addition, a high rate (40.9%; n = 312/763) of complete disease clearance (PGA = 0) was achieved, and improvements exceeding National Psoriasis Foundation treatment goals were demonstrated. After first achieving complete disease clearance (PGA = 0), patients treated with tapinarof experienced an approximately 4-month remittive effect off therapy. Incidence and severity of folliculitis and contact dermatitis AESIs were generally mild or moderate, localized to the site of application, and associated with low discontinuation rates. Medical images are of importance in trials of dermatologic therapies to inform clinical decision-making and enhance patient assessment. Tapinarof cream 1% QD is efficacious and well tolerated in patients with mild to severe plaque psoriasis, with clinically relevant improvements seen early in the course of treatment.Clinicaltrials.gov numbers: NCT03956355, NCT03983980, NCT04053387.
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- Seemal R Desai
- Department of Dermatology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5939 Harry Hines Blvd 4th Floor, Suite 100, Dallas, TX, USA.
- Innovative Dermatology, Plano, TX, USA.
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- Cameron Dermatology, New York, NY, USA
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- George Martin Dermatology Associates, Kihei, HI, USA
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Salois MN, Gugger JA, Webb S, Sheldon CE, Parraga SP, Lewitt GM, Grange DK, Koch PJ, Koster MI. Effects of TP63 mutations on keratinocyte adhesion and migration. Exp Dermatol 2023; 32:1575-1581. [PMID: 37432020 PMCID: PMC10529328 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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The goal of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanisms responsible for the formation of skin erosions in patients affected by Ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate syndrome (AEC). This ectodermal dysplasia is caused by mutations in the TP63 gene, which encodes several transcription factors that control epidermal development and homeostasis. We generated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from AEC patients and corrected the TP63 mutations using genome editing tools. Three pairs of the resulting conisogenic iPSC lines were differentiated into keratinocytes (iPSC-K). We identified a significant downregulation of key components of hemidesmosomes and focal adhesions in AEC iPSC-K compared to their gene-corrected counterparts. Further, we demonstrated reduced AEC iPSC-K migration, suggesting the possibility that a process critical for cutaneous wound healing might be impaired in AEC patients. Next, we generated chimeric mice expressing a TP63-AEC transgene and confirmed a downregulation of these genes in transgene-expressing cells in vivo. Finally, we also observed these abnormalities in AEC patient skin. Our findings suggest that integrin defects in AEC patients might weaken the adhesion of keratinocytes to the basement membrane. We propose that reduced expression of extracellular matrix adhesion receptors, potentially in conjunction with previously identified desmosomal protein defects, contribute to skin erosions in AEC.
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- Maddison N. Salois
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Division of Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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Salois MN, Gugger JA, Webb S, Sheldon CE, Parraga SP, Lewitt GM, Grange DK, Koch PJ, Koster MI. Effects of TP63 Mutations on Keratinocyte Adhesion and Migration. bioRxiv 2023:2023.05.04.539104. [PMID: 37205354 PMCID: PMC10187256 DOI: 10.1101/2023.05.04.539104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The goal of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanisms responsible for the formation of skin erosions in patients affected by Ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate syndrome (AEC). This ectodermal dysplasia is caused by mutations in the TP63 gene, which encodes several transcription factors that control epidermal development and homeostasis. We generated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from AEC patients and corrected the TP63 mutations using genome editing tools. Three pairs of the resulting conisogenic iPSC lines were differentiated into keratinocytes (iPSC-K). We identified a significant downregulation of key components of hemidesmosomes and focal adhesions in AEC iPSC-K compared to their gene-corrected counterparts. Further, we demonstrated reduced iPSC-K migration, suggesting the possibility that a process critical for cutaneous wound healing might be impaired in AEC patients. Next, we generated chimeric mice expressing a TP63-AEC transgene and confirmed a downregulation of these genes in transgene-expressing cells in vivo. Finally, we also observed these abnormalities in AEC patient skin. Our findings suggest that integrin defects in AEC patients might weaken the adhesion of keratinocytes to the basement membrane. We propose that reduced expression of extracellular matrix adhesion receptors, potentially in conjunction with previously identified desmosomal protein defects, contribute to skin erosions in AEC.
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Del Rosso J, Han G, Armstrong A, Lewitt GM, Jacobson A. Meeting Patient Expectations of Topical Psoriasis Treatment: Evidence Supporting the Use of Fixed-Combination Halobetasol/Tazarotene Lotion. J Drugs Dermatol 2023; 22:132-138. [PMID: 36745378 DOI: 10.36849/jdd.7367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Discordance between patient and clinician treatment goals and expectations can present a challenge to implementation of effective therapeutic plans. Because topical treatments are commonly used for plaque psoriasis, both as monotherapy and adjuncts to other treatment modalities, providers need to understand the concerns of patients with psoriasis regarding use of topical products. Psoriasis is a complex and chronic disease with treatment needs that may change over time, influencing patient treatment goals and expectations of efficacy. When these expectations are not met and patient concerns are unaddressed, dissatisfaction may lead to nonadherence, which in turn can prevent patients from achieving relief from the signs and symptoms of psoriasis that affect their quality of life. Here, we detail how current topical treatments meet patient expectations and needs, with particular attention given to combination regimens using corticosteroids. This review shows that once-daily application of halobetasol propionate (0.01%) and tazarotene (0.045%) lotion (HP/TAZ) not only has a rapid onset of treatment effect and proven efficacy, but also has a remittive effect. In addition, HP/TAZ has a favorable safety profile, with low rates of irritation and local skin reactions in clinical studies. The dual mechanisms of action related to 2 active ingredients, once-daily use, and the favorable clinical findings suggest that HP/TAZ may address patient concerns and promote treatment adherence.J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(2):132-138. doi:10.36849/JDD.7367.
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Kerdel F, Michael Lewitt G, Drew S, Jacobson A. 16525 Long-term efficacy and safety in clinical trials of brodalumab by prior response to adalimumab. J Am Acad Dermatol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.06.353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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