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Objective@#To explore effectiveness of exercise intervention and group cognitive therapy on mobile phone dependence in college students.@*Methods@#A total of 762 college students from a university in Wuhan were selected through random cluster sampling method in Oct. 2019. Among them, 126 students with higher risk for mobile phone dependence were selected as experimental group which were assigned to four groups:open exercise group(basketball,31),close exercise group(baduanjin,31), group cognitive group(30) and control group(34). The exercise group attended 60 min intervention twice a week for 10 weeks. The effectiveness was evaluated through the changes in the Mobile Phone Addiction Index (MPAI).@*Results@#The 10week exercise and group based cognitive therapy intervention can improve mobile phone dependence behavior among college students ( F group= 4.54, F time = 3.67, P <0.05). Among them, the open exercise group and the group cognitive therapy group showed slightly better effects( t= 0.06, P >0.05). In the follow up visit two months after intervention, no significant difference between the closed exercise group and the post test results( t=1.23, P >0.05). In the dimensions of out of control and withdrawal, the open exercise was more effective than the closed exercise intervention( t=2.58, 2.67, P <0.05).@*Conclusion@#Open exercise group has similar effect on improvement in mobile phone dependence with group cognitive therapy among college students, while closed exercise intervention shows better long term effect.
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Objective To observe the effects of curcumin on the lung collagen area and the expression of TNF-α,IL-6 and NE in paraquat-poisoning rats at different intervals,and discuss the possible mechanism of curcumin antagonizing paraquat poisoning.Methods A total of 108 SPF Wistar rats were divided into three groups (random number):blank group (B group) for control,paraquat poisonin group (PQ group) and curcumin-treatment group (PC group).The rats of PQ group and PC group were given paraquat (50 mg/kg) by gavage,and the rats of B group were given equal volume of sterile saline solution at the same time.Thirty minutes later,the rats of PC group were given curcumin (200 mg/kg) by intraperitoneal injection,and rats of B group and PC group were given equal volume of sterile saline solution instead.At 3 d,7 d and 14 d after modeling,the distribution and pathological changes of lung tissue and collagen fiber were observed by HE and Masson staining.The concentration of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were detected by enzyme-immunoassay.The lung neutrophil elastase (NE)expression was observed by immuno-histochemical method.Result Compared with B group,PQ group had pulmonary alveolitis in different degrees at different intervals,and the most serious pulmonary alveolitis was observed at 7 d after modeling.Diffused pulmonary fibrosis of the lung tissue and a large area of collagen fiber deposition were observed especially at 14 d after modeling,as well as the expression of NE was observed obviously,especially at 14 d after modeling.The concentration of TNF-α,IL-6 in serum were significantly increased (P ＜ 0.05,P ＜ 0.01).Compared with PQ group,the pulmonary alveolitis and fibrosis obviously in PC group with obvious reduction in the expression of NE and significant descrease in the concentrations of TNF-o and IL-6 (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Inhabiting inflammatory factors to alleviate the seriousness of alveolar inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis might be one of the mechanism of treatment with curcumin for paraquat poisoning rats.
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Objective To observe the effects of curcumin on pulmonary fibrosis and functions on paraquat (PQ)-challenged rats, and investigate the possible mechanism. Methods 108 SPF Wistar rats were divided into three groups according to random number sheet: normal saline (NS) control group, PQ model group and curcumin-treatment group. The rats in each group were subdivided into three subgroups according to different time points (3, 7, 14 days), with 12 rats in each subgroup. PQ-challenged models were reproduced by intragastrical administration of PQ solution 50 mg/kg, and those in NS control group were given the equal volume of NS. After 30 minutes, the rats in curcumin-treatment group were given 200 mg/kg of curcumin by intraperitoneal injection, and those in NS control group and PQ model group were given the equal volume of NS. At 3, 7, 14 days, the tidal volume (VT) was examined, and the blood was drawn from femoral artery for blood gas analysis. Then the rats were sacrificed and the lung tissues were harvested, the hydroxyproline (Hyp) content was measured by alkaline hydrolysis; the expression of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) was determined by immuno-histochemistry; the distribution and the change of the pulmonary collagen fiber were observed after Masson staining. Results After exposure to PQ, the VT and arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) were decreased gradually, and the levels of Hyp and TGF-β1 were increased gradually, reaching the trough or the peak at 14 days, which were significantly lower or higher than those in NS control group [14-day VT (mL):1.52±0.33 vs. 2.81±0.47, 14-day PaO2(kPa): 5.87±0.95 vs. 14.15±1.02, 14-day Hyp (μg/mg): 3.12±0.06 vs. 1.14±0.05, 14-day TGF-β1 (integral A value): 29.72±4.27 vs. 4.15±0.52, all P < 0.01]. After intervene of curcumin, the parameters were significantly improved as compared with those of PQ model group [14-day VT (mL): 2.34±0.19 vs. 1.52±0.33, 14-day PaO2(kPa): 10.23±1.01 vs. 5.87±0.95, 14-day Hyp (μg/mg): 2.31±0.04 vs. 3.12±0.06, 14-day TGF-β1 (integral A value): 15.46±2.89 vs. 29.72±4.27, all P < 0.01]. It was shown by Masson staining that in PQ model group, with the PQ-poisoned time prolonging, diffused pulmonary fibrosis and a large number of collagen deposition were observed gradually, and the most serious collagen deposition was observed at 14 days; after intervene of curcumin, pulmonary fibrosis was alleviated significantly at different time points as compared with the PQ model group. Conclusion Curcumin can enhance the pulmonary function by reducing the deposition of collagen fiber and inhabiting pulmonary fibrosis of PQ-poisoned rats.
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Objective To explore the effect of 5M1E quality analysis tool-based hand hygiene(HH) comprehensive intervention measures on pediatric healthcare-associated infection(HAI).Methods HH status of 29 health care workers(HCWs) in the pediatric department of a hospital was monitored, April-June 2015 was baseline survey stage, 5M1E quality analysis tool was adopted to analyze various factors affecting the compliance rate of pediatric HH, intervention measures began to be taken in June 2015, and compared with HH in July 2015-March 2016.The occurrence of HAI between July 2014-March 2015 and July 2015-March 2016 was compared.Results HH compliance rate of HCWs increased from 30.86% in April-June 2015 to 81.94% in January-March 2016;HH correct rate increased from 68.14% to 93.75%;HH compliance rate and correct rate of HCWs gradually increased(X2=2 608.626, 630.798,respectively, both P<0.001).Qualified rate of detection of HCWs' HH sampling increased from 20.69% in April-June 2015 to 89.66% in January-March 2016(X2=31.957,P<0.001).Incidence of HAI decreased from 7.74% in July 2014-March 2015 to 3.62% in July 2015-March 2016(X2=46.717,P<0.001).Conclusion Application of 5M1E quality analysis tool in the investigation, analysis, and comprehensive intervention in HCWs' HH in pediatric department has greatly enhanced HCWs' HH compliance rate, and reduced the incidence of HAI in pediatric patients.
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OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the establishment and improvement of work system for clinical pharmacist in PIVAS of our province even the country. METHODS:Questionnaire was conducted to investigate the PIVAS directors in the 65 third-grade class A hospitals in China,and the data was statistically analyzed. RESULTS:Totally 65 questionnaires were sent out, 63 were effectively received,with effective rate of 96.9%. 98.4% respondents thought PIVAS should equip clinical pharmacist,but the actual situation in respondent's hospital was not ideal. 100% thought clinical pharmacist in PIVAS should have the ability of prescription checking and prescription evaluation;more than 95% thought clinical pharmacist in PIVAS should assume the medi-cine publicity and education and need to have good communication with clinic;only 42.9% thought clinical pharmacist in PIVAS need to take part in the routine drug dispensing. CONCLUSIONS:It is necessary to equip clinical pharmacist with professional training in PIVAS. Clinical pharmacist in PIVAS should focus their ability on prescription checking and evaluation,medicine public-ity and education,communication with clinic.
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Objective To discuss the effects and the possible mechanismof curcumin on pulmonary functions and expression of TGF-β1 and NF-κB in paraquat-induced pulmonary fibrosis of rats.Methods SPF Wistar rats were randomly (random number) divided into three groups:paraquat-poisoned group (PQ group,with PQ 50 mg/kg by gavage),Curcumin-treatment group (PC group after 30,with curcumin (200 mg/kg) by intraperitoneal injection),and Blank group (B group,with same volume of sterile saline at the same time).After 14 d,the lung function of rats was observed,and the expression of TGF-β1 and NF-κB protein were detected by immunohistochemistry.Results The survival rates of mice significant difference in the PC and PQ groups with (70.83％ vs.41.67％,P ＜0.05).Compared with the B group,lung function index (Te,PIF,PEF,EF50,TV,F) of PQ group significantly decreased (P ＜ 0.05,P ＜ 0.01).Compared with the PQ group,lung function index (Te,PEF,TV,F) of PC group significantly increased (P ＜ 0.05 or P ＜ 0.01).There are some expression of lung tissues of rats with TGF-β1,NF-κB in B group.Compared with B group,PQ group significantly enhanced (P ＜0.01or P ＜0.05).Compared with the PQ,PC group significantly decreased (P ＜ 0.01 or P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Curcumin can relieve paraquat-induced pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting the over expression of TGF-β1,NF-κB in lung tissue of rats.
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Objective To explore the correlation between catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene polymorphism and the occurrence of senile hypertension with depression.Methods Ninety-eight Han inpatients with senile hypertension complicating depression(elderly hypertension complicating depression group) in our hospitals from January 2010 to July 2014 were selected and contemporaneous 100 Han cases of senile hypertension(elderly hypertension group) and 100 healthy Han elderly people(elderly control group) served as the study subjects.PCR-RFLP was employed to detect COMT gene 1947 locus polymorphism distribution frequency for conducting analysis.Results The genotype frequencies of AA and AG at COMT 1947 locus in the elderly hypertension complicating depression group were significantly higher than those in the elderly control group(28.57 ％,51.02 ％ vs.19.00 ％,39.00％,P＜0.01).The A allele frequency in the elderly hypertensive complicating depression group was significantly higher than that in the elderly control group(54.08％ vs.38.50％,P＜0.01).The risk of hypertension complicating depression occurrence in the population carrying A allele was 1.881 times that of carrying G allele(OR =1.881,95 ％ CI:1.261-2.807,P＜0.01).The various genotypes frequencies had no statistical difference between the elderly hypertension group and elderly hypertension complicating depression group(P＞0.05).However,the COMT 1947A/G allele frequencies had statistical difference between the two groups (P＜0.05).The A allele frequencies in the hypertension complicating depression group was 54.08％,which was higher than 42.50％ in the elderly hypertension group (P＜0.01),moreover the risk of depression occurrence in the population carrying A allele was 1.593 times that of carrying G allele(OR=1.593,95％CI:1.071-2.37,P＜0.01).Conclusion COMT gene polymorphism could have correlation with the occurrence of elderly hypertensive complicating depression.Detecting COMT 1947 locus genotype in elderly patients with hypertension can serve as an important indicator for predicting depression occurrence.
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Objective To explore the correlation between catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene polymorphism and the occurrence of senile hypertension with depression.Methods Ninety-eight Han inpatients with senile hypertension complicating depression(elderly hypertension complicating depression group) in our hospitals from January 2010 to July 2014 were selected and contemporaneous 100 Han cases of senile hypertension(elderly hypertension group) and 100 healthy Han elderly people(elderly control group) served as the study subjects.PCR-RFLP was employed to detect COMT gene 1947 locus polymorphism distribution frequency for conducting analysis.Results The genotype frequencies of AA and AG at COMT 1947 locus in the elderly hypertension complicating depression group were significantly higher than those in the elderly control group(28.57 ％,51.02 ％ vs.19.00 ％,39.00％,P＜0.01).The A allele frequency in the elderly hypertensive complicating depression group was significantly higher than that in the elderly control group(54.08％ vs.38.50％,P＜0.01).The risk of hypertension complicating depression occurrence in the population carrying A allele was 1.881 times that of carrying G allele(OR =1.881,95 ％ CI:1.261-2.807,P＜0.01).The various genotypes frequencies had no statistical difference between the elderly hypertension group and elderly hypertension complicating depression group(P＞0.05).However,the COMT 1947A/G allele frequencies had statistical difference between the two groups (P＜0.05).The A allele frequencies in the hypertension complicating depression group was 54.08％,which was higher than 42.50％ in the elderly hypertension group (P＜0.01),moreover the risk of depression occurrence in the population carrying A allele was 1.593 times that of carrying G allele(OR=1.593,95％CI:1.071-2.37,P＜0.01).Conclusion COMT gene polymorphism could have correlation with the occurrence of elderly hypertensive complicating depression.Detecting COMT 1947 locus genotype in elderly patients with hypertension can serve as an important indicator for predicting depression occurrence.
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Objective To discriminate whether chemical compounds are micronuclei-inducing by counting the ratio of bone marrow micronucleus polychromatic erythrocytes ( MNPCE) dyed with a single fluorescence reagent ( acriding organe, AO) by single-laser flow cytometry.Methods Treating male KM mice and SD rat with cyclophosphamide ( CP) respectively, and counting their frequencies of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes ( MNPCE) as well as frequencies of micronucleated normochromatic erythrocytes ( MNNCE ) in bone marrow by AO and a single_laser flow cytometer (FCM), comparing and analyzing the results from different methods.Results The results showed that, along with increasing dose of CP, the ratio of MNPCE also corresponding increase, suggesting significant quantative-efficiency correlation.MNPCE were also counted manually by fluorescence microscopy, and the results showed no significant difference with that by flow cytometry.Conclusions AO_FCM fully automated detection method for the detection of MNPCE and MNNCE in mice and rat bone marrow micronucleus rate is reliable.
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Objective To investigate the value of dual-energy virtual unenhanced and dual-energy iodine value distribution diagram type of kidney cancer.Methods A retrospective analysis of 35 cases of renal cell carcinoma dual-energy CT scan data,compared to kidney pathology data,analyze the image quality and radiation dose dual-energy virtual unenhanced and dual energy distribution of iodine in clear cell carcinoma and non-clear cell carcinoma the differences that exist.Results Unenhanced and virtual unenhanced image quality was quite,CT value (routine unenhanced renal parenchyma 31.90±4.10 HU,abdominal aortic 45.60±6.30 HU,psoas 50.00±6.6 HU3,kidney 1.410±17.06 HU; virtual unenhanced renal parenchyma abdominal aortic 33.20±5.50 HU,48.30±8.00 HU,52.40±10.63 HU psoas kidney 0.87±17.48 HU),signal to noise ratio (routine unenhanced renal abdominal aorta 3.22±1.49,5.13±2.57,4.56±2.12 psoas kidney 3.24±2.27 virtual unenhanced renal abdominal aorta 2.73±1.08,3.79±1.64,3.23±1.35 psoas kidney 2.18± 1.57) had not significantly different (P ＞ 0.05).Clear cell carcinoma of the skin medullart junction of iodinedistribution of images Iodine (2.75±1.05) mg/ml was higher than non-clear cell carcinoma (1.25±0.72) mg/ml,the difference was statistically significant (t =7.048,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions CT examination in patients with renal cell carcinoma virtual unenhanced image quality is similar with routine unenhanced image quality,it reduces radiation dose.The distribution of iodine can provide more diagnostic information that can help us be more intuitive and accurate judgments of the blood supply and kidney cancer subtypes.
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Objective To study the anti-tumor effect of tenacissoside H on Lewis lung cancer mice, and explore its impacts on immune function of tumor-bearing mice. Methods Mice was injected Lewis lung cancer cells subcutaneously to the right axilla. Thirty successful tumor-bearing mice were randomly divided into model group, the cyclophosphamide (CTX) group and tenacissoside H group, 10 mice in each group. Three days after inoculation, mice were intraperitoneally injected by normal saline, CTX and tenacissoside H respectively every two days, 0.2 mL in each mouse. On the 21st day, the eyeballs were extracted and blood was drawn, tumor tissue, spleen and thymus were taken and weighted to calculate tumor inhibition rate, spleen index and thymus index, and the contents of IL-2 and IL-10 were detected by ELISA. Results The tumor weights of CTX group and tenacissoside H group were lower than that of the model group with significant difference (P<0.05), and the tumor inhibition rates were 54.12%, 25.68%. The thymus index and spleen index of tenacissoside H group increased, but that of CTX group decreased significantly. Compared with the model group, the IL-2 level of tenacissoside H group was significantly increased, while the IL-10 level decreased. Conclusion Tenacissoside H can inhibit growth and metastasis of Lewis lung cancer, regulate the expression of IL-2 and IL-10, and improve the immune function of tumor-bearing mice.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the relationship between glutathione S-transferase M1 (GSTM1) genotypes and lipid peroxidation of asbestos workers.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>94 asbestos workers and 51 controls were selected as subjects. The general information, occupational history and individual habits were collected by questionnaires in all participants. The venous blood was sampled and the plasma was separated for the detection of malondialdehyde (MDA) level and lymphocytes for DNA isolation and GSTM1 genotyping.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>MDA level was significantly higher in asbestos workers [(0.283 +/- 0.054) nmol/L] than that in controls [(0.163 +/- 0.053) nmol/L, P < 0.01], however, neither duration of exposure nor accumulated asbestos exposure dose was related to MDA levels; MDA levels in control workers with GSTM1 +/- genotype [(0.190 +/- 0.034) nmol/L] were significantly higher than that in control workers with GSTM1 +/+ genotype [(0.138 +/- 0.055) nmol/L, P < 0.01]. Among asbestos workers, the same trend could be found, but the differences was not significant(P > 0.05). When the workers were stratified by duration of exposure or accumulated asbestos exposure dose, MDA levels in individuals with GSTM1 -/- genotype were also higher than those with GSTM1 +/+ genotype, but the differences were also not significant(P > 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Both exposure to asbestos and deficiency of GSTM1 genotype were related to lipid peroxidation in workers, but the role of the former may be more important than that of the latter.</p>
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Humans , Asbestos , Genotype , Glutathione Transferase , Genetics , Lipid Peroxidation , Malondialdehyde , Occupational ExposureABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To understand the effects of exposure to asbestos and GSTM1 genotypes on plasma activity of glutathione S-transferases (GSTs).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Ninety-four workers exposed to asbestos and 51 controls were selected, and their general information, occupational history and personal behavior were collected by questionnaire. Venous blood specimen was collected from each of them and plasma was separated for detection of GSTs activity and lymphocytes for DNA extraction and GSTM1 genotyping.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Plasma activity of GSTs in the asbestos-exposed workers (23.0 +/- 6.9) U/L was significantly lower than that in the controls (32.6 +/- 11.8) U/L, which declined with the length of employment in asbestos industry and the increase of cumulated dose of asbestos. Stratification of workers by GSTM1 genotypes showed that plasma activity of GSTs in asbestos-exposed workers with GSTM1+/+ or GSTM1-/- were (24.0 +/- 6.1) and (22.5 +/- 7.3) U/L, respectively, lower than those in the controls with the same genotypes (38.1 +/- 13.2) and (26.8 +/- 6.6) U/L. Plasma activity of GSTs in the control workers with GSTM-/- was significantly lower than in those with GSTM+/+, and, so did in asbestos-exposed workers, but without statistically significant difference.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Exposure to asbestos could significantly decrease plasma activity of GSTs, and GSTM1 genotypes could affect on the activity of GSTs in the control workers, which was not so obvious in asbestos-exposed workers.</p>
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Adult , Humans , Middle Aged , Asbestos , Gene Frequency , Genotype , Glutathione Transferase , Blood , Genetics , Occupational Exposure , Time FactorsABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the effects of chrysotile on the activities of some enzymes for xenobiotics metabolism.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>UICC chrysotile (UC) and China Mangya chrysotile (MC) asbestos fibers were used at different doses (0, 25, 50, 100, 200 mg/L) to study its effects on the activities of cytochrome P4501A1 and glutathione S-transferase (GST) in A549 cell line. Also, the effects of chrysotile on the activities of CYP1A1 and GST induced by benzo(a)pyrene were studied.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The activity of EROD increased slowly with the increasing dose of UC, as A549 cells were incubated with UC for 24 h, and EROD activity increased by 40% at a dose of 200 mg/L UC. However, activity of EROD decreased by 32% with 48 h incubation at the same dose, indicating that lower dose of UC and short time could induce the activity of EROD in A549 cells, whereas higher doses and long time could inhibit its activity. MC exhibited a multiphasic effects on the activity of EROD, whether at a dose of 25 mg/L for 24 h or 48 h all gave the strongest induction, 1.86 times or 1.28 times as controls, respectively. However, EROD activity decreased with the increases in MC doses and incubation time, with the lowest as 35% of the controls. The effect of UC on GST activity was not so obvious, with the highest as the increase in its activity by 20%. The highest induction of MC to GST activity was at a dose of 25 mg/L, 2, 5 times as that in controls. With the increases in its doses, effects of MC on GTS activity became inhibition from induction, like that on EROD activity. MC at a dose of 200 mg/L could lower the activity of GST by 18.7%. A549 cells were incubated with chrysotile fiber for 24 h firstly, and then incubated with benzo(a)pyrene to induce the activities of EROD and GST. The results showed that neither UC nor MC could affect the activity of EROD induced by benzo(a)pyrene. However, UC at a dose of 200 mg/L and MC at 100 mg/L could increase the activity of GST induced by benzo(a)pyrene.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Chrysotile at different doses or its different types showed varied effects on the activities of EROD and GST in A549 cell lines, probably because of different physicochemical characteristics and surface activity of two kinds of asbestos.</p>
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Humans , Asbestos, Serpentine , Toxicity , Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A1 , Metabolism , Dose-Response Relationship, Drug , Enzyme Induction , Glutathione Transferase , Metabolism , Lung Neoplasms , Tumor Cells, CulturedABSTRACT
AIM:To study the changes of membrane mobility of primary cultured renal proximal tubular cells(PTC) induced by cisplatin and to explore the protective effect of taurine on the changes.METHODS:PTC were established in vitro.Cisplat_in-induced groups:PTC were incubated with cisplatin(6.5,13,26,52?mol/L) for 24h.Taurine groups:PTC were preincubated with taurine(0.1,1,10g/L) for 24h.Then cisplatin(26?mol/L) was added into the culture and continued to incubate for 24h.The membrane mobility of PTC was measured using DPH(1,6-Diphenyl-1,3,5 hexatriene)as fluorescence probe.RESU_LTS:Cisplatin(13,26,52?mol/L) significantly increased the membrane mobility of PTC.The degree of fluorescence polarization(P),the anisotropy(?) and the microviscosity(?) of PTC were significantly reduced(P