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Abstract Background The fruiting bodies of the Sanghwang mushroom ( Phellinus linteus ) have a long history of use in folk medicine throughout Asia, particularly in Korea, Japan, and China. However, research on the Sanghwang mushroom is still at an early stage..

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Research Article · Animal bioscience

Enzymatic hydrolyzation of Cordyceps militaris mushroom extracts and its effect on spent hen chicken.

OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to investigate the effect of fresh and dried hydrolyzed Cordyceps militaris (CM) mushroom with proteolytic enzymes; bromelain (CMB), flavorzyme (CMF), and mixture of bromelain: flavorzyme (CMBF) on quality properties of spent hen chicken..

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Journal Article · Archives of microbiology

Ethanolic extract from fruiting bodies of Cordyceps militaris HL8 exhibits cytotoxic activities against cancer cells, skin pathogenic yeasts, and postharvest pathogen Penicillium digitatum.

Cordyceps militaris is a well-known medicinal mushroom in Asian countries. This edible fungus has been widely exploited for traditional medicine and functional food production.

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Oyster Mushroom · 2024 · Research Article · Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences

Exploring the Role of Pleurotus Ostreatus as an Ointment Formulation in Inducing Wound Healing in Mice Skin.

BACKGROUND: Natural compounds rich in secondary metabolites have gained attention as alternative therapies for wound healing due to their potential advantages over conventional treatments..

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Systematic Review · Renal failure

Fermented Ophiocordyceps sinensis mycelium products for preventing contrast-associated acute kidney injury: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of fermented Ophiocordyceps sinensis mycelium (FOSM) products for preventing contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI)..

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Shiitake · 2024 · Journal Article · Journal of wood science

Fuel and material utilization of a waste shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushroom bed derived from hardwood chips I: characteristics of calorific value in terms of elemental composition and ash content

To understand the fuel characteristics of a waste shiitake mushroom bed derived from hardwood chips, the moisture content at the time of disposal and after 1 month, as well as its calorific value, ash content, and elemental composition, were investigated..

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Reishi · 2024 · Preprint · journal metadata

Ganoderma lucidum alleviates kidney aging by modulating gut microbiota

Background Ganoderma lucidum, a renowned traditional Chinese medicine known for its multiple health benefits, including anti-aging effect, has the ability to influence gut microbiota. However, its specific role in alleviating aging via gut microbiota has not been thoroughly investigated..

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Reishi · 2024 · Preprint · journal metadata

Ganoderma lucidum Extract Modulates Gene Expression Profiles Associated with Antioxidant Defense, Cytoprotection, and Senescence in Human Dermal Fibroblasts: A Transcriptomic Analysis

Cellular senescence plays a crucial role in skin aging, with senescent dermal fibroblasts contributing to reduced skin elasticity and increased inflammation. This study investigated the potential of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) extract to modulate the senescent phenotype of human dermal fibroblasts..

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Reishi · 2024 · Journal Article · Food & function

Ganoderma lucidum methyl ganoderate E extends lifespan and modulates aging-related indicators in Caenorhabditis elegans.

Methyl Ganoderate E (MGE) is a triterpenoid derived from Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi), an edible mushroom, commonly processed into food forms such as soups, drinks, culinary dishes, and supplements. MGE has been shown to inhibit 3T3-L1 murine adipocyte differentiation when combined with other G.

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Reishi · 2024 · Research Article · Gels (Basel, Switzerland)

Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles via Ganoderma Lucidum Extract: Structural and Functional Analysis in Polymer Composites.

Metallic nanoparticles are of growing interest due to their broad applications. This study presents the green synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (ZnNPs) using Ganoderma Lucidum mushroom extract, characterized by DLS, SEM, XRD, and FTIR spectroscopy analyses..

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King Oyster · 2024 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Identification of Peptides from Edible Pleurotus eryngii Mushroom Feet and the Effect of Delaying D-Galactose-Induced Senescence of PC12 Cells Through TLR4/NF-κB/MAPK Signaling Pathways.

Pleurotus eryngii mushroom has been proven to have anti-aging bioactivities. However, few studies have focused on edible Pleurotus eryngii mushroom feet peptides (PEMFPeps)..

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Chaga · 2024 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Impact of Incorporating Dried Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) into Gluten-Free Bread on Its Antioxidant and Sensory Characteristics.

Gluten-free bread is increasingly popular among individuals with celiac disease, and The incorporation of mushroom flour offers a novel method to enhance its nutritional profile, antioxidant content, and sensory properties..

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Reishi · 2024 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire

Integrating convolutional neural networks with UV–Vis spectroscopy for monitoring the extraction procedure of Ganoderma lucidum spore powder

The rise of Ganoderma lucidum spores as a nutraceutical is gaining sharp acceptance and popularity. Aqueous extraction is the primary means of obtaining phytochemicals from the spores..

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Ultrasound-Assisted Enzyme Extraction, Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Polysaccharides from Cordyceps militaris Solid Medium.

Cordyceps militaris solid medium polysaccharides (CMMPs) were extracted using an ultrasound-assisted enzyme method, and the process conditions were optimized via response surface methodology (RSM)..

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Reishi · 2022 · Review · Frontiers in pharmacology

Ganoderma lucidum: Current advancements of characteristic components and experimental progress in anti-liver fibrosis.

Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum, Lingzhi) is a well-known herbal medicine with a variety of pharmacological effects.

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Reishi · 2022 · Review · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Nutritional Profile and Health Benefits of Ganoderma lucidum "Lingzhi, Reishi, or Mannentake" as Functional Foods: Current Scenario and Future Perspectives.

Ganoderma lucidum has a long history of medicinal uses in the Far East countries of more than 2000 years due to its healing properties. Recently, G.

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Oyster Mushroom · 2024 · Research Article · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Optimization of Phenolic Content Extraction and Effects of Drying Treatments on Physicochemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Properties of Edible Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm (Oyster Mushroom).

Edible mushrooms have been part of the human diet for centuries. Traditionally, they have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes due to their chemical composition and nutritional value, including their high antioxidant activity attributed to key metabolites such as phenolic compounds and ergothioneine.

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Reishi · 2026 · Review · Phytotherapy research: PTR

Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of Ganoderma lucidum: From Bioactive Compounds to Clinical Translation.

Ganoderma lucidum, a revered medicinal mushroom with a rich history in traditional East Asian medicine, has garnered significant scientific attention for its diverse pharmacological properties..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Review · Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Cultivation methods and biology of Lentinula edodes.

In this study, the biological applications of cultivation methods related to cultivar selection, vegetative growth, and reproductive development in Lentinula edodes cultivation are briefly reviewed to clarify the current situation and inform future developments..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Review · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Structure-Forming Properties of Pleurotus ostreatus: A Promising Resource for Edible 3D Printing Applications.

Approximately 20-30% of cultivated oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are classified as low grade due to morphological and visual imperfections or mechanical damage, representing significant waste in mushroom production systems. This review examines the structural and biochemical properties of P..

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Enoki · 2024 · Review · International journal of biological macromolecules

Research progress and future development potential of Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides in the preparation process, structure analysis, biology, and pharmacology: A review.

In recent years, Flammulina velutipes (F. velutipes) has attracted consequential attention in various research fields due to its rich composition of proteins, vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and polyphenols.

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Reishi · 2024 · Review · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Therapeutic potential of the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum against Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a high-incidence neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by cognitive impairment, memory loss, and psychiatric abnormalities. Ganoderma lucidum is a famous medicinal fungus with a long history of dietary intake, containing various bioactive components, and have been documented to exhibit….

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Cordyceps · 2025 · Randomized Controlled Trial · Journal of cosmetic dermatology

Effect of a New Skin-Lightening Cosmetic Containing Cordyceps Extract in the Treatment of Melasma: A Clinical Trial.

BACKGROUND: Cordyceps is a valuable Chinese herbal medicine known for its various components with antioxidant properties, which may theoretically improve melasma..

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Review · Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France)

Pharmacological and economical aspects of important species of Cordyceps sensu lato: A review.

Cordyceps is a well-known endo-parasitic fungus commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for a long time. The demand for Cordyceps is increasing daily because it is commonly used as a nutritional food, medicine, and supplement owing to its natural source..

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Maitake · 2024 · Review · Heliyon

Unveiling the full spectrum of maitake mushrooms: A comprehensive review of their medicinal, therapeutic, nutraceutical, and cosmetic potential.

This literature review provides an up-to-date exploration of the multifaceted attributes of maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa), elucidating their bioactive phytochemicals and diverse health advantages, including their substantial role in supporting human health and potential incorporation into the medicinal….

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Preprint · journal metadata

Extracts from Cordyceps militaris: Novel, potential, and efficiently bioactive natural materials used for skin-care products

Extracts of Cordyceps militaris which possess the bioactive capacity such as antimicrobial activity and DPPH-free radical scavenging capacity, are applied to the serum product..

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Cordyceps · 2021 · Preprint · journal metadata

Potential of Topical Microemulsion Serum Formulations to Enhance In Vitro and Clinical Anti-Skin Wrinkle Benefits of Cordyceps Militaris Extracts

This research is the first to investigate the anti-skin wrinkle properties of Cordyceps mili-taris extracts both in vitro and in vivo. Anti-skin wrinkle activities of C.

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Chaga · 2025 · Comparative Study · International journal of molecular sciences

Comparative Study of Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) Dietary Supplements Using Complementary Analytical Techniques.

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is an increasingly used natural product in botanical dietary supplements, valued for its bioactive compounds. However, inconsistent standardized analytical methods raise concerns over product authenticity, mislabeling, and quality control..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Comparative Study · Food chemistry

Comparison between intense pulsed light and continuous ultraviolet treatment processes for enhancing the vitamin D2 content of shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) powder.

Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are a rich source of ergosterol, which can be converted into vitamin D2, a valuable nutrient for human health. This study evaluated the enhancement of vitamin D2 in shiitake-mushroom powders using intense pulsed light (IPL)..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of ethnopharmacology

A proteoglycan isolated from Ganoderma lucidum attenuates diabetic kidney disease by inhibiting oxidative stress-induced renal fibrosis both in vitro and in vivo.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) was regarded as "miraculous herb" by the Chinese and recorded detailly in the "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" as a tonic to improve health and prolong life..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Activation of mycelial defense mechanisms in the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus induced by Tyrophagus putrescentiae

Fungal chemicals are vital in processes recognizing damage- and microbe-associated molecules (DAMPs/MAMPs) that trigger defense responses in fungi. Pleurotus ostreatus is a widely cultivated edible fungus that is prone to attack from fungivorous insects and mites.

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · PloS one

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic activities of Cordyceps militaris spent substrate.

Cordyceps militaris is a medicinal mushroom and has been extensively used as a traditional medicine in East Asia. After the chrysalis seeds are matured and harvested, the spent substrate of C.

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Pharmaceutics

CD44-Targeted Lipid Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles Enhance Anti-Breast Cancer Effect of Cordyceps militaris Extracts.

This study aimed to improve the anticancer effect of Cordyceps militaris herbal extract (CME) on breast cancer cells with hyaluronic acid (HYA) surface-decorated lipid polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPNPs) and evaluate the applicability of a synthesized poly(glycerol adipate) (PGA) polymer for LPNP preparation..

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Chaga · 2023 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Chaga Medicinal Mushroom, Inonotus obliquus (Agaricomycetes), Polysaccharides Alleviate Photoaging by Regulating Nrf2 Pathway and Autophagy.

Inonotus obliquus is a medicinal mushroom that contains the valuable I. obliquus polysaccharides (IOP), which is known for its bioactive properties.

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Shiitake · 2023 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Changes in the Physical Properties and Volatile Odor Characteristics of Shiitake Mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) in Far Infrared Radiation Drying.

The effects of far infrared radiation drying (FID) on physical properties (drying kinetics, color, shrinkage ratio, rehydration ratio, and microstructural characterization) and volatile odor characteristics (volatile odor profile distinction and volatile compounds) of shiitake mushrooms were evaluated in this study..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Fungal biology and biotechnology

Cordyceps militaris polysaccharides: preparation and topical product application.

BACKGROUND: Topical product derived from the fungus Cordyceps militaris was explored as a feasible method for an industrial practice. RESULTS: The mycelium residue of C..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Effects of Exogenous Lanthanum Nitrate on the Active Substance Content and Antioxidant Activity of Caterpillar Medicinal Mushroom Cordyceps militaris (Ascomycetes).

Cordyceps militaris is a medicinal and edible mushroom. Researchers often add exogenous substances to the culture medium to increase the active substance content in C.

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Snow Fungus · 2023 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Effects of Tremella fuciformis Mushroom Polysaccharides on Structure, Pasting, and Thermal Properties of Chinese Chestnuts (Castanea henryi) Starch Granules under Different Freeze-Thaw Cycles.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides on the physicochemical properties of freeze-thawed cone chestnut starch..

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Maitake · 2023 · Research Article · Nutrition research and practice

Extracts of Grifola frondosa inhibit the MAPK signaling pathways involved in keratinocyte inflammation and ameliorate atopic dermatitis.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Grifola frondosa, commonly referred to as the maitake mushroom, has been studied extensively to explore its potential health benefits. However, its anti-inflammatory effects in skin disorders have not been sufficiently elucidated..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Frontiers in microbiology

Genome resequencing and transcriptome analysis reveal the molecular mechanism of albinism in Cordyceps militaris.

Light is an important regulator of most fungal life activities and transmits signals through certain photoreceptor proteins such as phytochromes and cryptochromes. However, the light response mechanism varies across different fungi..

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King Oyster · 2023 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Pleurotus eryngii Chips-Chemical Characterization and Nutritional Value of an Innovative Healthy Snack.

Nowadays, as the pandemic has reshaped snacking behaviors, and consumers have become more health-conscious, the need for the incorporation of "healthy snacking" in our diets has emerged..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Biomedical chromatography: BMC

Poly-pathways metabolomics for high-yielding cordycepin of Cordyceps militaris.

Cordycepin is an important quality control marker in Cordyceps militaris. This study aimed to explain the metabolic mechanisms for high-yielding cordycepin of C.

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Lion's Mane · 2023 · Research Article · Frontiers in nutrition

Preparation, characterization, and property evaluation of Hericium erinaceus peptide-calcium chelate.

Recently, owing to the good calcium bioavailability, peptide-calcium chelates made of various foods have been emerging. Hericium erinaceus, an edible fungus, is rich in proteins with a high proportion of calcium-binding amino acids.

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · International journal of food science & technology

Study on chemical compositions, antioxidants and intracellular anti‐melanogenic activities of varieties of Ganoderma lucidum in Vietnam

Here, five selected Vietnam Ganoderma lucidum varieties were first prepared and examined for total polyphenol content (TPC) and antioxidant activities (including DPPH, FRAP and tyrosinase inhibition)..

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Article · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

The mycelium of the Trametes versicolor synn. Coriolus versicolor (Turkey tail mushroom) exhibit anti-melanoma activity in vitro.

Melanoma is one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer and is characterized by high metastatic potential. Despite improvements in early diagnosis and treatment, the mortality rate among metastatic melanoma patients continues to represent a significant clinical challenge..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Activation of mycelial defense mechanisms in the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus induced by Tyrophagus putrescentiae.

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King Oyster · 2022 · Journal Article · Carbohydrate polymers

Chitin-glucan composite sponge hemostat with rapid shape-memory from Pleurotus eryngii for puncture wound

Efficient hemostasis is a great challenge for treating the inaccessible hemorrhage wounds. A novel shape-memory chitin-glucan hemostatic sponge (ATC-Sponge) is constructed via sequentially in-situ removal of protein and glucan from Pleurotus eryngii fruiting body, TEMPO oxidation and Ca²⁺ crosslinking..

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King Oyster · 2022 · Journal Article · Carbohydrate polymers

Chitin-glucan composite sponge hemostat with rapid shape-memory from Pleurotus eryngii for puncture wound.

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Comparison of the Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Mycelial Polysaccharides from Different Strains of Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes).

Ganoderma lucidum is a popular tonic medicine in China, and its polysaccharides are believed to promote health benefits. However, G.

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · International journal of food science & technology

Development and quality evaluation of a cereal‐based breakfast product from yellow maize (Zea mays), sesame (Sesamum indicum) and mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) flour blends

Composite flours were prepared from blends of yellow maize (Zea mays), sesame seed (Sesamum indicum) and oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) powder in the ratio of 80:20:0; 75:20:5; 70:20:10; 65:20:15 and 60:20:20, respectively to produce the cereal‐based breakfast product coded as YSB, SMB, TMB, PMB and OMB with….

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