
Dr. Peter Richter
Lehrstuhl für Zellbiologie
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeitende
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Staudtstraße 5 91058 Erlangen
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Ausbildung
| 1995 - 2000 | Doktorarbeit: “Untersuchungen zur Gravitaxis von Euglena gracilis” Betreuer: Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Häder Lehrstuhl für Ökophysiologie, Department Biologie Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg |
| 1994 - 1995 | Weiterbildungsstudiengang „Betriebswirtschaft und Informatik für Naturwissenschaftler“ an der Grundig Akademie Nürnberg |
| 1986 - 1993 | Studium der Biologie, Diplom in Fischpathologie Betreuer (Diplomarbeit): Prof. Dr. Korn Landesanstalt für Fischerei und Teichwirtschaft Außenstelle Karpfenteichwirtschaft in Höchstadt an der Aisch Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg |
Beruflicher Werdegang
| seit 2000 | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Lehrstuhl für Zellbiologie (vormals Ökophysiologie), PD Dr. Michael Lebert Department Biologie Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg |
Aktuelle Projekte
Planung, Durchführung und Auswertung von Experimenten v. a. zur Gravi- und Phototaxis von Euglena gracilis. Experimente zu bioregenerativen Lebenserhaltungssystemen. Unterstützung bei Planung und Durchführung eines Projektes zur photodynamischen Bekämpfung von Parasiten und Fischkrankheiten, sowie Unterstützung einer Doktorarbeit im Bereich Biomonitoring.
Publications
Beiträge in Fachzeitschriften
- Pohland, S., Vourvoutsiotou, J., Brandtner, L., Geißler, D., Wiesmeth, S., Scudlo, V.,... Lebert, M. (2025). Chlorophyllin-Mediated Photodynamic Inactivation: Dosage and Time Dependency in the Inhibition of Bacillus subtilis. Microorganisms, 13(6). https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13061189
BibTeX: Download - Mahmoud, M., Richter, P., Arnold, P., Lebert, M., & Burkovski, A. (2025). Antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa persister cells and biofilms. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.104456
BibTeX: Download - Mahmoud, M., Richter, P., Arnold, P., Lebert, M., & Burkovski, A. (2025). Corrigendum to “Antimicrobial Photodynamic Inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Persister Cells and Biofilms” [Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy 51 (2025) 104456] (Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy (2025) 51, (S1572100024004927), (10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.104456)). Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.104508
BibTeX: Download - Krüger, J., Richter, P., Stoltze, J., Prasad, B., Strauch, S., Krüger, M.,... Lebert, M. (2024). Changes in Gravitaxis and Gene-Expression in an Euglena gracilis Culture over Time. Biomolecules, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14030327
BibTeX: Download - Mahmoud, M., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Burkovski, A. (2023). Photodynamic Activity of Chlorophyllin and Polyethylenimine on Pseudomonas aeruginosa Planktonic, Biofilm and Persister Cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(15). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241512098
BibTeX: Download - Corydon, T.J., Schulz, H., Richter, P., Strauch, S.M., Böhmer, M., Ricciardi, D.A.,... Grimm, D. (2023). Current Knowledge about the Impact of Microgravity on Gene Regulation. Cells, 12(7). https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12071043
BibTeX: Download - Akif, F.A., Mahmoud, M., Prasad, B., Richter, P., Azizullah, A., Qasim, M.,... Lebert, M. (2022). Polyethylenimine Increases Antibacterial Efficiency of Chlorophyllin. Antibiotics, 11(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11101371
BibTeX: Download - Krueger, M., & Richter, P. (2022). To Die or Not to Die: Cell Death in Biology and Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(12). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23126734
BibTeX: Download - Nasir, A., Richter, P., le Bail, A., Daiker, V., Stoltze, J., Prasad, B.,... Lebert, M. (2022). Molecular Cross-Talk between Gravity-and Light-Sensing Mechanisms in Euglena gracilis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23052776
BibTeX: Download - Schulz, H., Strauch, S.M., Richter, P., Wehland, M., Krueger, M., Sahana, J.,... Grimm, D. (2022). Latest knowledge about changes in the proteome in microgravity. Expert Review of Proteomics. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789450.2022.2030711
BibTeX: Download - Becker, I., Prasad, B., Ntefidou, M., Daiker, V., Richter, P., & Lebert, M. (2021). Agrobacterium tumefaciens‐mediated nuclear transformation of a biotechnologically important microalga—euglena gracilis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(12). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22126299
BibTeX: Download - Krüger, M., Richter, P., & Strauch, S.M. (2021). Natural products in modern biology: Ancient wisdom for today’s challenges. Biology, 10(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/biology10050369
BibTeX: Download - Prasad, B., Richter, P., Vadakedath, N., Haag, F., Strauch, S.M., Mancinelli, R.,... Lebert, M. (2021). How the space environment influences organisms: An astrobiological perspective and review. International Journal of Astrobiology, 20(2), 159-177. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1473550421000057
BibTeX: Download - Prasad, B., Grimm, D., Strauch, S.M., Erzinger, G.S., Corydon, T.J., Lebert, M.,... Krüger, M. (2020). Influence of microgravity on apoptosis in cells, tissues, and other systems in vivo and in vitro. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(24), 1-32. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21249373
BibTeX: Download - Prasad, B., Richter, P., Vadakedath, N., Mancinelli, R., Krüger, M., Strauch, S.M.,... Lebert, M. (2020). Exploration of space to achieve scientific breakthroughs. Biotechnology Advances, 43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2020.107572
BibTeX: Download - Grimm, D., Wehland, M., Corydon, T.J., Richter, P., Prasad, B., Bauer, J.,... Krüger, M. (2020). The effects of microgravity on differentiation and cell growth in stem cells and cancer stem cells. Stem Cells Translational Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1002/sctm.20-0084
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Krüger, M., Prasad, B., Gastiger, S., Bodenschatz, M., Wieder, F.,... Strauch, S.M. (2019). Using colistin as a trojan horse: Inactivation of gram-negative bacteria with chlorophyllin. Antibiotics, 8(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics8040158
BibTeX: Download - Krüger, J., Richter, P., Stoltze, J., Strauch, S., Krüger, M., Daiker, V.,... Lebert, M. (2019). Changes of Gene Expression in Euglena gracilis Obtained During the 29th DLR Parabolic Flight Campaign. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 14260-. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-50611-4
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Strauch, S., & Lebert, M. (2019). Disproval of the Starch-Amyloplast Hypothesis? Trends in Plant Science, 24(4), 291-293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2019.02.008
BibTeX: Download - Krueger, M., Richter, P., Strauch, S., Nasir, A., Burkovski, A., Antunes, C.A.,... Lebert, M. (2019). What an Escherichia coli Mutant Can Teach Us About the Antibacterial Effect of Chlorophyllin. Microorganisms, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms7020059
BibTeX: Download - Strauch, S., Grimm, D., Corydon, T.J., Krueger, M., Bauer, J., Lebert, M.,... Richter, P. (2019). Current knowledge about the impact of microgravity on the proteome. Expert Review of Proteomics, 16(1), 5-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789450.2019.1550362
BibTeX: Download - Oberle, M., Salomon, S., Ehrmaier, B., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Strauch, S. (2019). Diurnal stratification of oxygen in shallow aquaculture ponds in central Europe and recommendations for optimal aeration. Aquaculture, 501, 482-487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2018.12.005
BibTeX: Download - Stoltze, J., Izydor, M., Hainthaler, M., Richter, P., Schlücker, E., & Lebert, M. (2017). Euglena gracilis as a promising eukaryotic model system for fast detection of high pressure induced cell destruction. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 133, 50-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2016.09.008
BibTeX: Download - Li, X., Richter, P., Hao, Z., An, Y., Wang, G., Li, D.,... Lebert, M. (2017). Operation of an enclosed aquatic ecosystem in the Shenzhou-8 mission. Acta Astronautica, 134, 17-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.01.014
BibTeX: Download - Strauch, S., Becker, I., Pölloth, L., Richter, P., Haag, F., Hauslage, J., & Lebert, M. (2017). Restart capability of resting-states of Euglena gracilis after 9 months of dormancy: preparation for autonomous space flight experiments. International Journal of Astrobiology. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1473550417000131
BibTeX: Download - Li, X., Li, G.-B., Li, D.-H., Hao, Z.-J., Wang, G., Richter, P.,... Liu, Y. (2016). Spaceflight Microgravity Reduced Photosynthetical Electron Transport and Altered Energy Distribution in Euglena gracilis. Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics, 43(9), 887-894. https://doi.org/10.16476/j.pibb.2016.0196
BibTeX: Download - Strauch, S., Richter, P., Haag, F., Krüger, M., Krüger, J., Azizullah, A.,... Lebert, M. (2016). Delayed fluorescence, steady state fluorescence, photosystem II quantum yield as endpoints for toxicity evaluation of Cu2+ and Ag+. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 130, 174-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2016.06.005
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Liu, Y., An, Y., Li, X., Nasir, A., Strauch, S.,... Lebert, M. (2015). Amino acids as possible alternative nitrogen source for growth of Euglena gracilis Z in life support systems. Life Sciences in Space Research, 4, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lssr.2014.11.001
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Strauch, S., Ntefidou, M., Schuster, M., Daiker, V., Nasir, A.,... Lebert, M. (2014). Influence of Different Light-Dark Cycles on Motility and Photosynthesis of Euglena gracilis in Closed Bioreactors. Astrobiology, 14(10), 848-858. https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2014.1176
BibTeX: Download - Hemmersbach, R., Simon, A., Wasser, K., Hauslage, J., Christianen, P.C.M., Albers, P.W.,... Anken, R. (2014). Impact of a High Magnetic Field on the Orientation of Gravitactic Unicellular Organisms-A Critical Consideration about the Application of Magnetic Fields to Mimic Functional Weightlessness. Astrobiology, 14(3), 205-215. https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2013.1085
BibTeX: Download - Grimm, D., Pietsch, J., Wehland, M., Richter, P., Strauch, S., Lebert, M.,... Bauer, J. (2014). The impact of microgravity-based proteomics research. Expert Review of Proteomics, 11(4), 465-476. https://doi.org/10.1586/14789450.2014.926221
BibTeX: Download - Nasir, A., Strauch, S., Becker, I., Sperling, A., Schuster, M., Richter, P.,... Lebert, M. (2014). The influence of microgravity on Euglena gracilis as studied on Shenzhou 8. Plant Biology, 16, 113-119. https://doi.org/10.1111/plb.12067
BibTeX: Download - Xia, Q., Batentschuk, M., Osvet, A., Richter, P., Häder, D.-P., Schneider, J.,... Winnacker, A. (2013). Enhanced photosynthetic activity in Spinacia oleracea by spectral modification with a photoluminescent light converting material. Optics Express, 21(S5), A909-A916. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.21.00A909
BibTeX: Download - Schuster, M., Dachev, T., Richter, P., & Haeder, D.-P. (2012). R3DE: Radiation Risk Radiometer-Dosimeter on the International Space Station-Optical Radiation Data Recorded During 18 Months of EXPOSE-E Exposure to Open Space. Astrobiology, 12(5), 393-+. https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2011.0743
BibTeX: Download - Dachev, T., Horneck, G., Haeder, D.-P., Schuster, M., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Demets, R. (2012). Time Profile of Cosmic Radiation Exposure During the EXPOSE-E Mission: The R3DE Instrument. Astrobiology, 12(5), 403-+. https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2011.0759
BibTeX: Download - Azizullah, A., Nasir, A., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2011). Evaluation of the adverse effects of two commonly used fertilizers, DAP and urea, on motility and orientation of the green flagellate Euglena gracilis. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 74, 140-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2011.05.011
BibTeX: Download - Erzinger, G.S., Wohllebe, S., Vollrath, F., Souza, S.C., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2011). Optimizing conditions for the use of chlorophyll derivatives for photodynamic control of parasites in aquatic ecosystems. Parasitology Research, 109(3), 781-786. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-011-2322-7
BibTeX: Download - Wohllebe, S., Ulbrich, C., Grimm, D., Pietsch, J., Erzinger, G., Richter, R.,... Haeder, D.-P. (2011). Photodynamic Treatment of Chaoborus crystallinus Larvae with Chlorophyllin Induces Necrosis and Apoptosis. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 87(5), 1113-1122. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-1097.2011.00958.x
BibTeX: Download - Daiker, V., Häder, D.-P., Richter, P., & Lebert, M. (2011). The involvement of a protein kinase in phototaxis and gravitaxis of Euglena gracilis. Planta, 233(5), 1055-1062. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-011-1364-5
BibTeX: Download - Grimm, D., Wise, P., Lebert, M., Richter, P., & Baatout, S. (2011). How and why does the proteome respond to microgravity? Expert Review of Proteomics, 8(1), 13-27. https://doi.org/10.1586/EPR.10.105
BibTeX: Download - Daiker, V., Lebert, M., Richter, P., & Häder, D.-P. (2010). Molecular characterization of a calmodulin involved in the signal transduction chain of gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis. Planta, 231(5), 1229-1236. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-010-1126-9
BibTeX: Download - Strauch, S., Richter, P., Schuster, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2010). The beating pattern of the flagellum of Euglena gracilis under altered gravity during parabolic flights. Journal of Plant Physiology, 167(1), 41-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2009.07.009
BibTeX: Download - Häder, D.-P., Richter, P., Schuster, M., Daiker, V., & Lebert, M. (2009). Molecular analysis of the graviperception signal transduction in the flagellate Euglena gracilis: Involvement of a transient receptor potential-like channel and a calmodulin. Advances in Space Research, 43(8), 1179-1184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2009.01.029
BibTeX: Download - Häder, D.-P., Richter, P., Schuster, M., Dachev, T., Tomov, B., Georgiev, P., & Matviichuk, Y. (2009). R3D-B2 Measurement of ionizing and solar radiation in open space in the BIOPAN 5 facility outside the FOTON M2 satellite. Advances in Space Research, 43(8), 1200-1211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2009.01.021
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Schuster, M., Lebert, M., Streb, C., & Häder, D.-P. (2007). Gravitaxis of Euglena gracilis depends only partially on passive buoyancy. Advances in Space Research, 39(7), 1218-1224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2006.11.024
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Schuster, M., Meyer, I., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2006). Indications for acceleration-dependent changes of membrane potential in the flagellate Euglena gracilis. Protoplasma, 229(2-4), 101-108. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00709-006-0209-8
BibTeX: Download - Häder, D.-P., Richter, P., Strauch, S., & Schuster, M. (2006). Aquacells - Flagellates under long-term microgravity and potential usage for life support systems. Microgravity Science and Technology, 18(3-4), 210-214. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02870411
BibTeX: Download - Häder, D.-P., Richter, P., Ntefidou, M., & Lebert, M. (2005). Gravitational sensory transduction chain in flagellates. Advances in Space Research, 36(7), 1182-1188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2005.03.081
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Streb, C., Ntefidou, M., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2003). High light-induced sign change of gravitaxis in the flagellate Euglena gracilis is mediated by reactive oxygen species. Acta Protozoologica, 42(3), 197-204.
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Börnig, A., Streb, C., Ntefidou, M., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2003). Effects of increased salinity on gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis. Journal of Plant Physiology, 160(6), 651-656. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00828
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Schuster, M., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2003). Gravitactic signal transduction elements in Astasia longa investigated during parabolic flights. Microgravity Science and Technology, 14(3), 17-24. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02870940
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Ntefidou, M., Streb, C., Faddoul, J., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). High light exposure leads to a sign change of gravitaxis in the flagellate Euglena gracilis. Acta Protozoologica, 41(4), 343-351.
BibTeX: Download - Streb, C., Richter, P., Ntefidou, M., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). Sensory transduction of gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis. Journal of Plant Physiology, 159(8), 855-862. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00769
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Schuster, M., Wagner, H., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). Physiological parameters of gravitaxis in the flagellate Euglena gracilis obtained during a parabolic flight campaign. Journal of Plant Physiology, 159(2), 181-190. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00605
BibTeX: Download - Streb, C., Richter, P., Ntefidou, M., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). ECOTOX - Biomonitoring based on real time movement analysis of unicellular organisms. 18TH ESA SYMPOSIUM ON EUROPEAN ROCKET AND BALLOON PROGRAMMES AND RELATED RESEARCH, 501, 241-242.
BibTeX: Download - Ntefidou, M., Richter, P., Streb, C., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). High light exposure leads to a sign change in gravitaxis of the flagellate Euglena gracilis. 18TH ESA SYMPOSIUM ON EUROPEAN ROCKET AND BALLOON PROGRAMMES AND RELATED RESEARCH, 501, 301-302.
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Lebert, M., Tahedl, H., & Häder, D.-P. (2001). Calcium is involved in the gravitactic orientation in colorless flagellates. Journal of Plant Physiology, 158, 689 - 697. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00002
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Lebert, M., Tahedl, H., & Häder, D.-P. (2001). Physiological characterization of gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis and Astasia longa studied on sounding rocket flights. Advances in Space Research, 27, 983 - 988. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0273-1177(01)00163-6
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Lebert, M., Korn, R., & Häder, D.-P. (2001). Possible involvement of the membrane potential in the gravitactic orientation of Euglena gracilis. Journal of Plant Physiology, 158, 35 - 39. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00194
BibTeX: Download - Tahedl, H., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (1999). cAMP is involved in gravitaxis signal transduction of Euglena gracilis. Microgravity Science and Technology, 10, 53 - 57.
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Beiträge in Sammelwerken
- Häder, D.-P., Faddoul, J., Lebert, M., Richter, P., Schuster, M., Richter, R.,... Daiker, V. (2010). Investigation of Gravitaxis and Phototaxis in Euglena gracilis. In R. P. Sinha, N.K. Sharma, A.K. Rai (Eds.), Advances in Life Sciences. (pp. 117-131). I. K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd..
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Beiträge bei Tagungen
- Li, X., Wang, G., Richter, P., Liu, Y., Schuster, M., & Lebert, M. (2012). A successful closed aquatic ecosystem in SZ-8 mission. In Proceedings of the 39th COSPAR Scientific Assembly. Mysore, IN.
BibTeX: Download - Xia, Q., Batentschuk, M., Osvet, A., Richter, P., Häder, D.-P., Schneider, J.,... Brabec, C. (2012). Red-emitting Ca 1-xSr xS:Eu 2+ phosphors as light converters for plant-growth applications. In 2011 MRS Spring Meeting (pp. 67-72). San Francisco, CA, US.
BibTeX: Download - Lebert, M., Richter, P., Daiker, V., Schuster, M., Tebart, J., Strauch, S., & Häder, D.-P. (2010). Flagellates as model system for gravity detection of single cells. In Proceedings of the 38th COSPAR Scientific Assembly. Bremen, DE.
BibTeX: Download - Strauch, S., Schuster, M., Lebert, M., Richter, P., Schmittnägel, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2008). A closed ecological system in a space experiment. In Proceedings of the Life in Space for Life on Earth. Angers.
BibTeX: Download - Richter, P., Häder, D.-P., Lebert, M., Schuster, M., Daiker, V., & Strauch, S. (2007). Investigation of gravity-related swimming behavior of unicellular flagellates. In ESA Communication Production Office / ESTEC (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research (pp. 465-467). Noordwijk, NL.
BibTeX: Download - Streb, C., Richter, P., Lebert, M., Dachev, T., & Häder, D.-P. (2002). R3D-B, radiation risk radiometer-dosimeter on BIOPAN (Foton) and EXPOSE on the International Space Station (ISS). In PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND EUROPEAN WORKSHOP ON EXO-ASTROBIOLOGY (pp. 71-74). Graz, AT.
BibTeX: Download - Streb, C., Richter, P., Lebert, M., & Häder, D.-P. (2001). Gravi-sensing microorganisms as model systems for gravity sensing in eukaryotes. In P. Ehrenfreund, O. Angerer & B. Battrick (Eds.), Exo-/astro-biology. Proceedings of the First European Workshop (pp. 251-254). Frascati, IT: Noordwijk: ESA Publications Division.
BibTeX: Download - Häder, D.-P., Lebert, M., & Richter, P. (1999). Gravitaxis and graviperception in flagellates and ciliates. In Proceedings 14th ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research. (pp. 479 - 486). Potsdam.
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