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Global Next Generation Sequencing Market Professional Survey Report 2017

July 2017 | 118 pages | ID: G87C4D0A163EN
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This report studies Next Generation Sequencing in Global market, especially in North America, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan and India, with production, revenue, consumption, import and export in these regions, from 2012 to 2016, and forecast to 2022.

This report focuses on top manufacturers in global market, with production, price, revenue and market share for each manufacturer, covering
  • 454 Life Sciences Corporation (A Roche Company)
  • Agilent Technologies
  • Biomatters, Ltd
  • CLC Bio
  • GATC biotech AG
  • Macrogen
  • BGI (Beijing Genomics Institute)
  • Illumina
  • Life Technology Corporation
  • EMC Corporation
  • Dnastar
By types, the market can be split into
  • Targeted Sequencing & Resequencing
  • Whole Genome Sequencing
  • Whole Exome Sequencing
By Application, the market can be split into
  • Whole-genome Sequencing
  • Exome Sequencing
  • Targeted Resequencing
  • De Novo Sequencing
  • RNA Sequencing
  • ChIP Sequencing
  • Methyl Sequencing
  • Others
By Regions, this report covers (we can add the regions/countries as you want)
  • North America
  • China
  • Europe
  • Southeast Asia
  • Japan
  • India
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Global Next Generation Sequencing Market Professional Survey Report 2017

1 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW OF NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING

1.1 Definition and Specifications of Next Generation Sequencing
  1.1.1 Definition of Next Generation Sequencing
  1.1.2 Specifications of Next Generation Sequencing
1.2 Classification of Next Generation Sequencing
  1.2.1 Targeted Sequencing & Resequencing
  1.2.2 Whole Genome Sequencing
  1.2.3 Whole Exome Sequencing
1.3 Applications of Next Generation Sequencing
  1.3.1 Whole-genome Sequencing
  1.3.2 Exome Sequencing
  1.3.3 Targeted Resequencing
  1.3.4 De Novo Sequencing
  1.3.5 RNA Sequencing
  1.3.6 ChIP Sequencing
  1.3.7 Methyl Sequencing
  1.3.8 Others
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
  1.4.1 North America
  1.4.2 China
  1.4.3 Europe
  1.4.4 Southeast Asia
  1.4.5 Japan
  1.4.6 India

2 MANUFACTURING COST STRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING

2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Next Generation Sequencing
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Next Generation Sequencing
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Next Generation Sequencing

3 TECHNICAL DATA AND MANUFACTURING PLANTS ANALYSIS OF NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING

3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Next Generation Sequencing Major Manufacturers in 2016
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Next Generation Sequencing Major Manufacturers in 2016
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Next Generation Sequencing Major Manufacturers in 2016
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Next Generation Sequencing Major Manufacturers in 2016

4 GLOBAL NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING OVERALL MARKET OVERVIEW

4.1 2012-2017E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
  4.2.1 2012-2017E Global Next Generation Sequencing Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
  4.2.2 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
  4.3.1 2012-2017E Global Next Generation Sequencing Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
  4.3.2 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
  4.4.1 2012-2017E Global Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price
  4.4.2 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)

5 NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS

5.1 North America Next Generation Sequencing Market Analysis
  5.1.1 North America Next Generation Sequencing Market Overview
  5.1.2 North America 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.1.3 North America 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price Analysis
  5.1.4 North America 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Market Share Analysis
5.2 China Next Generation Sequencing Market Analysis
  5.2.1 China Next Generation Sequencing Market Overview
  5.2.2 China 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.2.3 China 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price Analysis
  5.2.4 China 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Market Share Analysis
5.3 Europe Next Generation Sequencing Market Analysis
  5.3.1 Europe Next Generation Sequencing Market Overview
  5.3.2 Europe 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.3.3 Europe 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price Analysis
  5.3.4 Europe 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Market Share Analysis
5.4 Southeast Asia Next Generation Sequencing Market Analysis
  5.4.1 Southeast Asia Next Generation Sequencing Market Overview
  5.4.2 Southeast Asia 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.4.3 Southeast Asia 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price Analysis
  5.4.4 Southeast Asia 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Market Share Analysis
5.5 Japan Next Generation Sequencing Market Analysis
  5.5.1 Japan Next Generation Sequencing Market Overview
  5.5.2 Japan 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.5.3 Japan 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price Analysis
  5.5.4 Japan 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Next Generation Sequencing Market Analysis
  5.6.1 India Next Generation Sequencing Market Overview
  5.6.2 India 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.6.3 India 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price Analysis
  5.6.4 India 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Market Share Analysis

6 GLOBAL 2012-2017E NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING SEGMENT MARKET ANALYSIS (BY TYPE)

6.1 Global 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Next Generation Sequencing Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Next Generation Sequencing Product Driving Factors Analysis
  6.3.1 Targeted Sequencing & Resequencing of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  6.3.2 Whole Genome Sequencing of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  6.3.3 Whole Exome Sequencing of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis

7 GLOBAL 2012-2017E NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING SEGMENT MARKET ANALYSIS (BY APPLICATION)

7.1 Global 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Next Generation Sequencing Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Next Generation Sequencing Product Driving Factors Analysis
  7.3.1 Whole-genome Sequencing of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.2 Exome Sequencing of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.3 Targeted Resequencing of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.4 De Novo Sequencing of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.5 RNA Sequencing of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.6 ChIP Sequencing of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.7 Methyl Sequencing of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.8 Others of Next Generation Sequencing Growth Driving Factor Analysis

8 MAJOR MANUFACTURERS ANALYSIS OF NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING

8.1 454 Life Sciences Corporation (A Roche Company)
  8.1.1 Company Profile
  8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.1.2.1 Product A
    8.1.2.2 Product B
  8.1.3 454 Life Sciences Corporation (A Roche Company) 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.1.4 454 Life Sciences Corporation (A Roche Company) 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Agilent Technologies
  8.2.1 Company Profile
  8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.2.2.1 Product A
    8.2.2.2 Product B
  8.2.3 Agilent Technologies 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.2.4 Agilent Technologies 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Biomatters, Ltd
  8.3.1 Company Profile
  8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.3.2.1 Product A
    8.3.2.2 Product B
  8.3.3 Biomatters, Ltd 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.3.4 Biomatters, Ltd 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 CLC Bio
  8.4.1 Company Profile
  8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.4.2.1 Product A
    8.4.2.2 Product B
  8.4.3 CLC Bio 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.4.4 CLC Bio 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 GATC biotech AG
  8.5.1 Company Profile
  8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.5.2.1 Product A
    8.5.2.2 Product B
  8.5.3 GATC biotech AG 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.5.4 GATC biotech AG 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Macrogen
  8.6.1 Company Profile
  8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.6.2.1 Product A
    8.6.2.2 Product B
  8.6.3 Macrogen 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.6.4 Macrogen 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 BGI (Beijing Genomics Institute)
  8.7.1 Company Profile
  8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.7.2.1 Product A
    8.7.2.2 Product B
  8.7.3 BGI (Beijing Genomics Institute) 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.7.4 BGI (Beijing Genomics Institute) 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Illumina
  8.8.1 Company Profile
  8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.8.2.1 Product A
    8.8.2.2 Product B
  8.8.3 Illumina 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.8.4 Illumina 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 Life Technology Corporation
  8.9.1 Company Profile
  8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.9.2.1 Product A
    8.9.2.2 Product B
  8.9.3 Life Technology Corporation 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.9.4 Life Technology Corporation 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 EMC Corporation
  8.10.1 Company Profile
  8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.10.2.1 Product A
    8.10.2.2 Product B
  8.10.3 EMC Corporation 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.10.4 EMC Corporation 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 Dnastar

9 DEVELOPMENT TREND OF ANALYSIS OF NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING MARKET

9.1 Global Next Generation Sequencing Market Trend Analysis
  9.1.1 Global 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
  9.1.2 Global 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Next Generation Sequencing Regional Market Trend
  9.2.1 North America 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Forecast
  9.2.2 China 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Forecast
  9.2.3 Europe 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Forecast
  9.2.4 Southeast Asia 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Forecast
  9.2.5 Japan 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Forecast
  9.2.6 India 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Forecast
9.3 Next Generation Sequencing Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Next Generation Sequencing Market Trend (Application)

10 NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING MARKETING TYPE ANALYSIS

10.1 Next Generation Sequencing Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Next Generation Sequencing International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Next Generation Sequencing by Region
10.4 Next Generation Sequencing Supply Chain Analysis

11 CONSUMERS ANALYSIS OF NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING

11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis

12 CONCLUSION OF THE GLOBAL NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING MARKET PROFESSIONAL SURVEY REPORT 2017

Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source

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LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

Figure Picture of Next Generation Sequencing
Table Product Specifications of Next Generation Sequencing
Table Classification of Next Generation Sequencing
Figure Global Production Market Share of Next Generation Sequencing by Type in 2016
Figure Targeted Sequencing & Resequencing Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Targeted Sequencing & Resequencing
Figure Whole Genome Sequencing Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Whole Genome Sequencing
Figure Whole Exome Sequencing Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Whole Exome Sequencing
Table Applications of Next Generation Sequencing
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Next Generation Sequencing by Application in 2016
Figure Whole-genome Sequencing Examples
Table Major Consumers in Whole-genome Sequencing
Figure Exome Sequencing Examples
Table Major Consumers in Exome Sequencing
Figure Targeted Resequencing Examples
Table Major Consumers in Targeted Resequencing
Figure De Novo Sequencing Examples
Table Major Consumers in De Novo Sequencing
Figure RNA Sequencing Examples
Table Major Consumers in RNA Sequencing
Figure ChIP Sequencing Examples
Table Major Consumers in ChIP Sequencing
Figure Methyl Sequencing Examples
Table Major Consumers in Methyl Sequencing
Figure Others Examples
Table Major Consumers in Others
Figure Market Share of Next Generation Sequencing by Regions
Figure North America Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (Million USD) (2012-2022)
Figure China Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (Million USD) (2012-2022)
Figure Europe Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (Million USD) (2012-2022)
Figure Southeast Asia Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (Million USD) (2012-2022)
Figure Japan Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (Million USD) (2012-2022)
Figure India Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (Million USD) (2012-2022)
Table Next Generation Sequencing Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Next Generation Sequencing in 2016
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Next Generation Sequencing
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Next Generation Sequencing
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Next Generation Sequencing Major Manufacturers in 2016
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Next Generation Sequencing Major Manufacturers in 2016
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Next Generation Sequencing Major Manufacturers in 2016
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Next Generation Sequencing Major Manufacturers in 2016
Table Global Capacity, Sales, Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Next Generation Sequencing 2012-2017
Figure Global 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2012-2017E Global Next Generation Sequencing Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2016 Global Next Generation Sequencing Capacity (K Units) List (Company Segment)
Table 2012-2017E Global Next Generation Sequencing Sales (K Units) and Growth Rate
Table 2016 Global Next Generation Sequencing Sales (K Units) List (Company Segment)
Table 2012-2017E Global Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Table 2016 Global Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price (USD/Unit) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Next Generation Sequencing 2012-2017E
Figure North America 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure North America 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Next Generation Sequencing 2012-2017E
Figure China 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure China 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Next Generation Sequencing 2012-2017E
Figure Europe 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Europe 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Next Generation Sequencing 2012-2017E
Figure Southeast Asia 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Southeast Asia 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Next Generation Sequencing 2012-2017E
Figure Japan 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Japan 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Next Generation Sequencing 2012-2017E
Figure India 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure India 2016 Next Generation Sequencing Sales Market Share
Table Global 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales (K Units) by Type
Table Different Types Next Generation Sequencing Product Interview Price
Table Global 2012-2017E Next Generation Sequencing Sales (K Units) by Application
Table Different Application Next Generation Sequencing Product Interview Price
Table 454 Life Sciences Corporation (A Roche Company) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2016 454 Life Sciences Corporation (A Roche Company) Next Generation Sequencing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2016 454 Life Sciences Corporation (A Roche Company) Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution
Table Agilent Technologies Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2016 Agilent Technologies Next Generation Sequencing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2016 Agilent Technologies Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution
Table Biomatters, Ltd Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2015 Biomatters, Ltd Next Generation Sequencing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2016 Biomatters, Ltd Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution
Table CLC Bio Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2016 CLC Bio Next Generation Sequencing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2016 CLC Bio Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution
Table GATC biotech AG Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2016 GATC biotech AG Next Generation Sequencing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2016 GATC biotech AG Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution
Table Macrogen Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2016 Macrogen Next Generation Sequencing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2016 Macrogen Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution
Table BGI (Beijing Genomics Institute) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2016 BGI (Beijing Genomics Institute) Next Generation Sequencing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2016 BGI (Beijing Genomics Institute) Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution
Table Illumina Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2016 Illumina Next Generation Sequencing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2016 Illumina Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution
Table Life Technology Corporation Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2016 Life Technology Corporation Next Generation Sequencing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2016 Life Technology Corporation Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution
Table EMC Corporation Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2016 EMC Corporation Next Generation Sequencing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2016 EMC Corporation Next Generation Sequencing Business Region Distribution
Table Dnastar Information List
Figure Global 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Sales Price (USD/Unit) Forecast
Figure North America 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India 2017-2022 Next Generation Sequencing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K Units) of Next Generation Sequencing by Type 2017-2022
Table Global Consumption Volume (K Units) of Next Generation Sequencing by Application 2017-2022
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Next Generation Sequencing by Region


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