Mac App Store problem download

Hi everyone!
I've got a MacBook Pro with the last version of OS X Lion, but I can't download apps from the Mac App Store for some kind of error.. When I start any type of download the status bar starts but immediately the program notice me that is impossible to download or start the app.. So now I can't download or even update every apps on my mac, what could be the problem?
thanx in advance

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