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  1. Article ; Online: Aptamer-functionalized mesenchymal stem cells-derived exosomes for targeted delivery of SN38 to colon cancer cells

    Elham Pishavar / Rezvan Yazdian-Robati / Khalil Abnous / Maryam Hashemi / Mahboobeh Ebrahimian / Rozita Feizpour / Zahra Salmasi / Seyed Mohammad Taghdisi

    Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, Vol 26, Iss 4, Pp 388-

    2023  Volume 394

    Abstract: Objective(s): Known as natural nanovesicles, exosomes have attracted increased attention as biocompatible carriers throughout recent years, which can provide appropriate sources for incorporating and transferring drugs to desired cells in order to ... ...

    Abstract Objective(s): Known as natural nanovesicles, exosomes have attracted increased attention as biocompatible carriers throughout recent years, which can provide appropriate sources for incorporating and transferring drugs to desired cells in order to improve their effectiveness and safety. Materials and Methods: This study implicates the isolation of mesenchymal stem cells from adipocyte tissue (ADSCs) to acquire a proper amount of exosomes for drug delivery. As the exosomes were separated by ultracentrifugation, SN38 was entrapped into ADSCs-derived exosomes through the combination method of incubation, freeze-thaw, and surfactant treatment (SN38/Exo). Then, SN38/Exo was conjugated with anti-MUC1 aptamer (SN38/Exo-Apt), and its targeting ability and cytotoxicity towards cancer cells were investigated.Results: Encapsulation efficiency of SN38 into exosomes (58%) was significantly increased using our novel combination method. Furthermore, the in vitro results were indicative of the great cellular uptake of SN38/Exo-Apt and its significant cytotoxicity on Mucin 1 overexpressing cells (C26 cancer cells) without noticeable cytotoxicity on normal cells (CHO cells). Conclusion: The results propose that our approach developed an efficient method for loading SN38 as a hydrophobic drug into exosomes and decorating them with MUC1 aptamer against Mucin 1 overexpressing cells. So, SN38/Exo-Apt could be considered a great platform in the future for the therapy of colorectal cancer.
    Keywords antineoplastic agents ; aptamer ; cancer ; extracellular vesicles ; mesenchymal stem cell ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Point-of-care detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in water using AuNPs-based aptasensor

    Vahid Soheili / Seyed Mohammad Taghdisi / Khalil Abnous / Mohsen Ebrahimi

    Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 7, Pp 901-

    2020  Volume 908

    Abstract: Objective(s): Access to safe drinking and irrigation water has always been one of the major human concerns worldwide. Thus, rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive approaches for pathogenic bacteria detection, such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 (EHEC) that can ... ...

    Abstract Objective(s): Access to safe drinking and irrigation water has always been one of the major human concerns worldwide. Thus, rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive approaches for pathogenic bacteria detection, such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 (EHEC) that can induce important infectious diseases, are highly on demand. Materials and Methods: In this study, a sensitive aptamer-based AuNPs bioassay was developed that demonstrated its potential to detect EHEC. In the presence of the target bacterium, the specific adsorbed aptamer, leaves AuNPs surface and interacts with EHEC. The bare nanoparticles aggregate in the presence of NaCl and the color shifts from red to purple and blue depending on the bacterial concentration. Results: The proposed aptasensor exhibited a good linear response over a wide concentration range of 876 to 107 CFU/ml and was closely correlated with the line equation of “y=0.0094x+0.0006” (R2= 0.9861). It also showed a low detection limit (LOD) of 263 CFU/ml (Signal/Noise=3). No response was recorded in the presence of other tested bacterial strains including Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella typhi, indicating the high selectivity of the aptasensor. Conclusion: This biosensor may be used as a smart device to screen water reservoirs and prevents the outbreak of EHEC-related life-threatening contagious diseases.
    Keywords aptamer ; aptasensor ; aunps ; escherichia coli o157:h7 ; water ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 500
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Aptamer AS1411-functionalized gold nanoparticle-melittin complex for targeting MCF-7 breast cancer cell line

    Payam Bayat / Khalil Abnous / Soudabeh Balarastaghi / Seyed Mohamaad Taghdisi / Majid Saeedi / Reavan Yazdian-Robati / Mahmoud Mahmoudi

    Nanomedicine Journal, Vol 9, Iss 2, Pp 164-

    2022  Volume 169

    Abstract: Objective(s): Several studies reported the apoptotic and lytic activity of melittin (Mel) in different tumor cells. In this study, a novel nano-complex was developed composed of AS1411aptamers, melittin and gold nanoparticle for the treatment of breast ... ...

    Abstract Objective(s): Several studies reported the apoptotic and lytic activity of melittin (Mel) in different tumor cells. In this study, a novel nano-complex was developed composed of AS1411aptamers, melittin and gold nanoparticle for the treatment of breast cancer cells. Materials and Methods: Gold nanoparticles (GNP) were synthesized using reduction of tetrachloroauric acid (HAuCl4). Melittin modified with cysteine and AS1411aptamer conjugated to the gold nanoparticle. Gel retardation assay was used to prove the formation of GNP-Mel-AS1411 complex. Physicochemical properties of complex were investigated by Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS). The cytotoxicity of Mel and GNP-Mel-AS1411 complex were evaluated in both MCF‐7 (target) and L929 (non-target) cells by the MTT assay. Results: The average size of GNP and GNP-Mel-AS1411 complex were 20 ± 2.5 and 270.5± 3.2 respectively. The results of MTT assay revealed that this nanocomplex was more cytotoxic in MCF‐7 (cell viability = 19% ± 2%) and less cytotoxic in L929 cells (cell viability = 73% ± 1.6%).Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that the gold nanoparticle-melittin-AS1411 complex had a potential value in cancer cell targeted delivery of melittin.
    Keywords as1411aptamer ; gold nanoparticle ; melittin ; nucleolin ; targeted therapy ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 500
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  4. Article ; Online: A colorimetric aptasensor for selective detection of oxytetracycline in milk, using gold nanoparticles and oxytetracline-short aptamer

    Hanif Kazerooni / Amirhossein Bahreyni / Mohammad Ramezani / Khalil Abnous / Mohammad Taghdisi

    Nanomedicine Journal, Vol 6, Iss 2, Pp 105-

    2019  Volume 111

    Abstract: Objective (s): In light of misuse of antibiotics in animal husbandry and their side effects on human health, there is an argent need to develop simple and rapid methods for determining the quantification of antibiotics in biological systems. Materials ... ...

    Abstract Objective (s): In light of misuse of antibiotics in animal husbandry and their side effects on human health, there is an argent need to develop simple and rapid methods for determining the quantification of antibiotics in biological systems. Materials and Methods: In this work a facile and ultrasensitive colorimetric aptasensor was reported for detection of oxytetracycline (OTC) in water and milk samples employing OTC-short aptamer and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). Results: In the presence of OTC, the interaction between OTC and its aptamer leads to the separation of OTC aptamer from the surface of AuNPs which is followed by the aggregation of AuNPs by salt, showing an evident color change from red to blue. On the contrary, in the absence of OTC, the attachment of aptamer on the surface of AuNPs can protect AuNPs against salt-induced aggregation with a wine-red color. The proposed aptasensor exhibits excellent sensitivity for detection of OTC with linear range between 20 to 2000 nM with limit of detection (LOD) as low as 10 nM. Furthermore, this strategy was applied to detect OTC in spiked milk samples and presented satisfying linear range from 25 to 1500 nM with the LOD of 20 nM. Conclusion: Owing to demonstrating appropriate sensitivity and selectivity, the designed biosensor can be considered as a promising tool to be applied in the field of biomedicine and food safety.
    Keywords Aptasensor ; colorimetry ; Gold Nanoparticle ; Oxytetracycline ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 540
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  5. Article ; Online: Comparative proteomics study of proteins involved in induction of higher rates of cell death in mitoxantrone-resistant breast cancer cells MCF-7/MX exposed to TNF-α

    saeed Norouzi / rezvan yazdian / Morteza Ghanaian / Khalil Abnous / Javad Behravan / Fatemeh Mosafa

    Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 5, Pp 663-

    2020  Volume 672

    Abstract: Objective(s): Resistance to medications is one of the main complications in chemotherapy of cancer. It has been shown that some multidrug resistant cancer cells indicate more sensitivity against cytotoxic effects of TNF-α compared to their parental cells. ...

    Abstract Objective(s): Resistance to medications is one of the main complications in chemotherapy of cancer. It has been shown that some multidrug resistant cancer cells indicate more sensitivity against cytotoxic effects of TNF-α compared to their parental cells. Our previous findings indicated vulnerability of the mitoxantrone-resistant breast cancer cells MCF-7/MX to cell death induced by TNF-α compared to the parent cells MCF-7. In this study, we performed a comparative proteomics analysis for identification of proteins involved in induction of higher susceptibility of MCF-7/MX cells to cytotoxic effect of TNF-α. Materials and Methods: Intensity of protein spots in 2D gel electrophoresis profiles of MCF-7 and MCF-7/MX cells were compared with Image Master Platinum 6.0 software. Selected differential protein-spots were identified with MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrometry and database searching. Pathway analyses of identified proteins were performed using PANTHER, KEGG PATHWAY, Gene MANIA and STRING databases. Western blot was performed for confirmation of the proteomics results. Results: Our results indicated that 48 hr exposure to TNF-α induced 87% death in MCF-7/MX cells compared to 19% death in MCF-7 cells. Forty landmarks per 2D gel electrophoresis were matched by Image Master Software. Six proteins were identified with mass spectrometry. Western blot showed that 14-3-3γ and p53 proteins were expressed higher in MCF-7/MX cells treated with TNF-α compared to MCF-7 cells treated with TNF-α. Conclusion: Our results showed that 14-3-3 γ, prohibitin, peroxiredoxin 2 and P53 proteins which were expressed differentially in MCF-7/MX cells treated with TNF-α may involve in the induction of higher rates of cell death in these cells compared to TNF-α-treated MCF-7 cells.
    Keywords 14-3-3 γ ; mcf-7/mx cells ; mitoxantrone ; multidrug resistance ; tnf-α ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Article ; Online: Comparison of liposomal formulations incorporating BMP-2 peptide to induce bone tissue engineering

    Marzieh Mohammadi / Mona Alibolandi / Khalil Abnous / Zahra Salmasi / Mahmoud Reza Jaafari / Mohammad Ramezani

    Nanomedicine Journal, Vol 7, Iss 3, Pp 225-

    2020  Volume 230

    Abstract: Objective(s): Fabricating a biomimetic scaffold platform combined with controlled release of bioactive agents is a practical approach for bone tissue engineering. Controlled delivery of peptides and growth factors which play a significant role in ... ...

    Abstract Objective(s): Fabricating a biomimetic scaffold platform combined with controlled release of bioactive agents is a practical approach for bone tissue engineering. Controlled delivery of peptides and growth factors which play a significant role in osteogenesis is an important issue reducing the associated adverse effects and leading to cost-effectiveness. Materials and Methods: We developed two liposomal formulations of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) peptide designated as F1 and F2 with controlled release properties. Due to high negative zeta potential of F1 formulation, the surface of the liposomes was decorated with positively charged BMP-2 peptide while the peptide was encapsulated in F2 formulation. Then, we evaluated the hypothesis that whether the electrostatically loaded peptide could act as a ligand and improve the cellular uptake and osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Results: Both formulations were less than 100 nm in size. The release study revealed that both formulations showed a sustained release pattern for 21 days. However, the cumulative releases were 60% and 40% in F1 and F2 formulations, respectively. Flow cytometry analysis indicated that cell internalization of F1 liposomes was more than the other formulation. In the next step, F1 and F2 formulations were attached covalently to our previously developed nanofibrous electrospun scaffold and biocompatibility and osteogenic differentiation of each formulation were studied. The results indicated that the proliferation of the cells seeded on F1 liposcaffold was significantly more than F2 liposcaffold at days 1 and 3. Furthermore, F1 liposcaffold showed superior osteogenic differentiation through measurement of alkaline phosphatase activity which could be due to the higher release pattern of F1 liposomes and their improved cellular uptake. Conclusion: Our findings revealed that controlled release BMP-2 decorated liposomal formulations immobilized on nanofibrous electrospun scaffold platform could be a promising candidate for ...
    Keywords bmp-2 peptide ; bone regeneration ; mscs ; liposome ; osteogenic differentiation ; scaffold ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 571
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
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  7. Article ; Online: Protective effect of crocin on bisphenol A - induced spatial learning and memory impairment in adult male rats

    Faezeh Vahdati Hassani / Elaheh Masjedi / Hossein Hosseinzadeh / Zeinab Bedrood / Khalil Abnous / Soghra Mehri

    Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 9, Pp 1146-

    Role of oxidative stress and AMPA receptor

    2020  Volume 1154

    Abstract: Objective(s): Bisphenol A (BPA), a xenoestrogenic endocrine disrupting agent, is widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and has potential adverse effects on the developing nervous system, memory and learning abilities. The protective ... ...

    Abstract Objective(s): Bisphenol A (BPA), a xenoestrogenic endocrine disrupting agent, is widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and has potential adverse effects on the developing nervous system, memory and learning abilities. The protective effect of the crocin, an important active constituent in Crocus sativus L, on memory impairment induced by BPA in rat was determined through evaluation of oxidative stress and the level of NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors) and AMPA (α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole-propionicd acid) receptors. Materials and Methods: Rats were orally treated with BPA (100 mg/kg) or sesame seed oil in control group for 28 days. Crocin (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg, IP) was administrated in BPA-orally treated groups for 28 days. Memory and learning functions were evaluated by Morris water maze. The level of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) contents were determined in rat hippocampus. Additionally, the expression of NMDA and AMPA receptors were analyzed using Western blot method. Results: Administration of BPA significantly reduced memory and learning functions. Crocin significantly protected against learning and memory impairments induced by BPA. BPA administration markedly reduced GSH content and induced lipid peroxidation, while crocin was able to increase GSH content in rat hippocampus. The expression of NMDA receptor did not change in BPA-treated rats, while the significant reduction in AMPA receptor expression was observed. Moreover, crocin (20 mg/kg) significantly elevated the expression of AMPA receptor. Conclusion: Crocin recovered spatial learning and memory defects induced by BPA in part through anti-oxidant activity and modulation the expression of AMPA receptor in rat hippocampus.
    Keywords crocin crocus sativus l. bisphenol a anti ; oxidant ampa nmda ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  8. Article ; Online: Targeted SPION siderophore conjugate loaded with doxorubicin as a theranostic agent for imaging and treatment of colon carcinoma

    Rahim Nosrati / Khalil Abnous / Mona Alibolandi / Jafar Mosafer / Sadegh Dehghani / Seyed Mohammad Taghdisi / Mohammad Ramezani

    Scientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2021  Volume 15

    Abstract: Abstract Recently, the siderophores have opened new horizons in nanomedicine. The current study aimed to design a theranostic platform based on superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles-pyoverdine (SPION/PVD) conjugates bound to MUC1 aptamer (MUC1Apt) ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Recently, the siderophores have opened new horizons in nanomedicine. The current study aimed to design a theranostic platform based on superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles-pyoverdine (SPION/PVD) conjugates bound to MUC1 aptamer (MUC1Apt) and loaded with doxorubicin (DOX) as an anti-cancer agent. The SPION/PVD complex was covalently conjugated to MUC1Apt and loaded with DOX to prepare a targeted drug delivery system (SPION/PVD/MUC1Apt/DOX). The investigation of cellular cytotoxicity and uptake of formulations by MTT and flow cytometry in both MUC1 positive (C26) and MUC1 negative (CHO) cell lines revealed that MUC1Apt could improve both cellular uptake and toxicity in the C26 cell line. The evaluation of tumor-targeting activity by in vivo bio-distribution showed that the targeted formulation could enhance tumor inhibitory growth effect and survival rate in C26 tumor-bearing mice. Furthermore, the potential of synthesized SPION/PVD/MUC1Apt/DOX complex as diagnostic agents was investigated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which improved the contrast of tumor site in MRI. Our findings confirm that aptamer-targeted PVD chelated the SPION as a diagnostic agent and loaded with DOX as a chemotherapeutic drug, would be beneficial as a novel theranostic platform.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 500
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Portfolio
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  9. Article ; Online: The effects of crocin on spatial memory impairment induced by hyoscine

    Maliheh Adabizadeh / Soghra Mehri / Mahshid Rajabpour / Khalil Abnous / Marzieh Rashedinia / Hossein Hosseinzadeh

    Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, Vol 22, Iss 6, Pp 601-

    Role of NMDA, AMPA, ERK, and CaMKII proteins in rat hippocampus

    2019  Volume 609

    Abstract: Objective(s): Crocus sativus L. and its active constituent, crocin, have neuroprotective effects. The effects of crocin on memory impairment have been mentioned in studies but the signaling pathways have not been evaluated. Therefore, the aim of this ... ...

    Abstract Objective(s): Crocus sativus L. and its active constituent, crocin, have neuroprotective effects. The effects of crocin on memory impairment have been mentioned in studies but the signaling pathways have not been evaluated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of crocin on the hyoscine-induced memory impairment in rat. Additionally, the level of NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors), AMPA (α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole-propionicd acid), ERK (extracellular signal-regulated kinases), CaMKII (calcium (Ca2+)/calmodulin (CaM)-dependent kinaseII) mRNA and proteins were determined in rat hippocampus. Materials and Methods: Crocin (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg), hyoscine (1.5 mg/kg), normal saline and rivastigmine were administered intraperitoneally to male Wistar rats for 5 days. The effects on memory improvement were studied using Morris water maze (MWM) test. Then, the protein levels of NMDA, AMPA, ERK, pERK, CaMKII and p.CaMKII in hippocampus were analized using the Western blot test. Furthermore, the mRNA levels of NMDA, AMPA, ERK and pCaMKII genes were evaluated using real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT- PCR) method. Results: Aadminestration of crocin (20 mg/kg) and rivastigmine significantly improved learning and memory impairment induced by hyoscine. Also, administration of hyoscine reduced protein level of pERK, while treatment with crocin (20 mg/kg) recovered the protein level. No changes were observed in the protein levels and mRNA gene expression of NMDA, AMPA, ERK, CaMKII and pCaMKII following adminestration of hyoscine or crocin. Conclusion: Adminestration of crocin improved memory and learning. The effect of crocin in this model can be mediated by alteration in pERK protein level in rat hippocampus.
    Keywords Crocin ; Saffron ; Memory ; Erk ; CaMKII ; NMDA ; AMPA ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 612
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  10. Article: In vitro selection of CD70 binding aptamer and its application in a biosensor design for sensitive detection of SKOV-3 ovarian cells

    Bayat, Payam / Seyed Mohammad Taghdisi / Houshang Rafatpanah / Khalil Abnous / Mohammad Ramezani

    Talanta. 2019 Mar. 01, v. 194

    2019  

    Abstract: Single-stranded DNA aptamers recognizing CD70 molecule overexpressed in some tumor cell lines was isolated by means of systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX). Both purified CD70 protein and CD70-expressing cells were used to ... ...

    Abstract Single-stranded DNA aptamers recognizing CD70 molecule overexpressed in some tumor cell lines was isolated by means of systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX). Both purified CD70 protein and CD70-expressing cells were used to isolate target-specific aptamer. After certain rounds of protein-based SELEX and cell-SELEX (ten and seven rounds, respectively), Aptamer 928 (hereafter Apt928) with high affinity and specificity for CD70 was obtained. The specific binding of the aptamer to its target could block interaction of CD70 with CD27 (known as CD70 receptor). Dissociation constant of Apt928 was calculated to be 66 nmol L−1. Moreover, ATTO 674N-labeled Apt928 was applied as a fluorescent aptasensor for rapid and sensitive detection of SKOV-3 cells as CD70-positive cells. The detection limit of this aptasensor was 14 cells mL−1.
    Keywords aptasensors ; cell lines ; fluorescence ; gene overexpression ; neoplasm cells ; nucleotide aptamers ; single-stranded DNA ; systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2019-0301
    Size p. 399-405.
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1500969-5
    ISSN 1873-3573 ; 0039-9140
    ISSN (online) 1873-3573
    ISSN 0039-9140
    DOI 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.10.063
    Database NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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