Characteristics of blood plasma proteome changes associated with the hemorrhagic purpura of cosmonauts on the first day after long-term space missions

• Published in: Life sciences in space research 2022-05, Vol.33, p.7-12
• Main Authors: Pastushkova, L.Kh, Goncharov, I.N., Koloteva, M.I., Goncharova, A.G., Kashirina, D.N., Nosovsky, A.M., Glebova, T.M., Kononikhin, A.S., Borchers, C.H., Nikolaev, E.N., Larina, I.M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Blood proteome; Cosmonaut; Gx forces; Long-term space mission; Proteomics; Secondary hemorrhagic purpura
• ISSN: 2214-5524
• DOI: 10.1016/j.lssr.2022.01.001

•Concentrations of 125 proteins are determined using targeted proteomic analysis.•Adaptation to space flight leads to changes in extracellular matrix, arterial wall intima.•12 proteins could be associated with triggers of hemorrhagic purpura. The interest in the role of the gravitational factor during landing after long-term space flights (SF) leads to the search for various innovative approaches to assessing the compliance of external changes observed by clinicians. The results of special research methods such as Omics technologies that may reflect physiological responses to the conditions created during landing are of great interest. Our purpose is to compare the blood plasma proteome changes associated with the trauma and endothelial dysfunction processes prior to launch and on the day of landing, as well as the groups of cosmonauts with and without the secondary hemorrhagic purpura. In our study, the concentrations of 125 plasma proteins in 18 Russian cosmonauts, measured using targeted proteomic analysis based on liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry were analyzed. The results reveal the trends of 12 proteins participating in the processes that trigger hemorrhagic purpura under the effect of re-entry g-forces. Exposure to intense g-forces and return to the gravity are the key factors for external manifestations of changes in the body systems induced by a long-term stay in space microgravity. Our results may be useful for further research to experts in gravitational physiology, aviation and space medicine.