Toolkit/viral vector technology for gene transfer

viral vector technology for gene transfer

Delivery Strategy·Research·Since 2017

Taxonomy: Mechanism Branch / Architecture. Workflows sit above the mechanism and technique branches rather than replacing them.

Summary

Viral vector technology for gene transfer is described as an enabling delivery platform for optogenetic neuromodulation by introducing light sensitivity into target cells. In the cited review, recent advances are reported to substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This delivery platform is useful because optogenetics can in principle provide more selective neuromodulation than conventional deep brain stimulation when target cells are rendered light sensitive. The cited evidence specifically positions improved viral gene transfer as a translational enabler for optogenetic neuromodulation.

Problem solved

It addresses the need to deliver genes that confer light sensitivity to target cells for optogenetic control. The review also frames it as helping overcome safety-related barriers to translation by reducing vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses.

Problem links

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

Viral vector technology for gene transfer is presented as an enabling delivery platform for optogenetic neuromodulation. In the cited review, recent advances are reported to substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation.

Need tighter control over protein production

Derived

Viral vector technology for gene transfer is presented as an enabling delivery platform for optogenetic neuromodulation. In the cited review, recent advances are reported to substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

Architecture: A delivery strategy grouped with the mechanism branch because it determines how a system is instantiated and deployed in context.

Techniques

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Target processes

translation

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknownencoding mode: externally suppliedimplementation constraint: context specific validationimplementation constraint: payload burdenimplementation constraint: spectral hardware requirementoperating role: delivery

The available evidence supports only that this is a viral gene transfer approach used to make target cells light sensitive for optogenetic neuromodulation. No specific construct architecture, promoter choice, serotype, dosing, delivery route, or expression system is described in the supplied material.

The supplied evidence does not identify specific viral vector classes, payloads, target cell types, or quantitative performance metrics. It also does not provide direct experimental validation details beyond the review-level claim of reduced cytotoxicity and immune responses.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 2comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 3comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 4comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 5comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 6comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 7comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 8comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 9comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 10comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 11comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 12comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 13comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 14comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 15comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 16comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 17comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 18comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 19comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 20comparative advantagesupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that current deep brain stimulation is limited by relatively coarse neuromodulation, whereas optogenetics offers the prospect of more selective action on physiological structures when target cells are made light sensitive.

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.
Claim 21translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 22translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 23translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 24translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 25translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 26translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 27translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 28translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 29translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 30translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 31translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 32translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 33translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 34translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 35translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 36translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 37translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 38translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 39translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 40translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 41translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 42translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 43translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 44translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 45translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 46translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.
Claim 47translational enablersupports2017Source 1needs review

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.

Approval Evidence

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Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses.

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translational enablersupports

The review states that recent advances in viral vector gene transfer have substantially reduced vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses, supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Recent advancements of viral vector technology for gene transfer substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This brings about the possibility to transfer this technology into the clinic as a possible alternative to DBS and neuromodulation.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The cited review states that recent advancements in viral vector technology substantially reduce vector-associated cytotoxicity and immune responses. This improvement is presented as supporting possible clinical translation of optogenetic neuromodulation.

Source:

the current practice of DBS is hampered by the relatively coarse level of neuromodulation achieved. Optogenetics, in contrast, offers the perspective of much more selective actions on the various physiological structures, provided that the stimulated cells are rendered sensitive to the action of light.

viral vector technology for gene transfer and blue-light-activated DNA template ON switch address a similar problem space because they share translation.

Shared frame: shared target processes: translation; shared mechanisms: translation_control; same primary input modality: light

Compared with cLIPS1

viral vector technology for gene transfer and cLIPS1 address a similar problem space because they share translation.

Shared frame: shared target processes: translation; shared mechanisms: translation_control; same primary input modality: light

Strengths here: looks easier to implement in practice.

viral vector technology for gene transfer and optogenetic systems adapted to regulate gene expression address a similar problem space because they share translation.

Shared frame: shared target processes: translation; shared mechanisms: translation_control; same primary input modality: light

Strengths here: looks easier to implement in practice.

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Frontiers in Neuroscience2017Claim 17Claim 17Claim 20

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