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Material Transfer Agreements set forth conditions for the use of the material and related issues, such as how the materials may be used (e.g., only for noncommercial, research purposes), who may use them (e.g., only individuals associated with the recipient laboratory, no third parties), and what the publication restrictions are (e.g., manuscript review by material provider before submission).

Material Transfer Agreements typically require the signature of an official who is legally authorized to represent the institution.