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Molecular Characterization of Choroid Plexus and Hippocampal Damage and Degenerative CNS Risks from Space Radiation (Completed)

Last Published: 07/30/21 01:05:34 PM (Central)

Task Book: Entry
Principal Investigator: Wyrobek, Andrew

Short Title: SR Degenerative CNS

Responsible HRP Element: Space Radiation

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Funding Status: Completed - Task completed and produced a deliverable

Procurement Mechanism(s):

Solicited

Aims:

(1) Characterize the hippocampal and CP histopathology and molecular functions predicted by the ‘omics surveys of HZE-irradiated animals with the emphasis on tissue abnormalities that occur in AD;

(2) Investigate the molecular mechanisms of inter individual variations in neuro-cognitive performance (i.e., susceptibility) following HZE radiation using glycoproteomics, metabolomics and in situ validation; and

(3) Characterize the radiation sensitivity of persistent CP epithelial and endothelial damage in AD mouse models and examine their associations with neuro-inflammation. This research is foundational to establish quantitative mechanism-based predictors for neuro-cognitive risks and onset of AD symptoms in individuals exposed to high-LET space radiation.

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Deliverables (1)

Category: Risk Characterization, Quantification
Subcategory: Evidence or Risk Characterization

Description:
Evidence on how space radiation induces persistent morphological and functional damage to the choroid plexus and defective hippocampal neurogenesis and how the magnitude of these defects can be predictive of individual sensitivity for CNS risks of neurocognitive deficits. Evidence will be documented in annual and final reports and support the closure of CNS gaps 2 and 3.

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Risk of Adverse Cognitive or Behavioral Conditions and Psychiatric Disorders

BMed-102: Given exposures to spaceflight hazards (space radiation, isolation), how do we identify individual susceptibility, monitor molecular/biomarkers and acceptable thresholds, and validate behavioral health and CNS/neurological/neuropsychological performance measures and domains of relevance to exploration class missions?

BMed-107: What are the long-term changes and risks to astronaut health post-mission that, when using a continuity of care model, helps retrospectively identify and understand individual susceptibility (e.g., hereditary, dose, thresholds) to mitigate adverse CNS, cognitive, and behavioral health changes resulting from long-duration exploration missions, promoting the behavioral health of current and future crews?

Molecular Characterization of Choroid Plexus and Hippocampal Damage and Degenerative CNS Risks from Space Radiation

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	Risk of Adverse Cognitive or Behavioral Conditions and Psychiatric Disorders
	BMed-102: Given exposures to spaceflight hazards (space radiation, isolation), how do we identify individual susceptibility, monitor molecular/biomarkers and acceptable thresholds, and validate behavioral health and CNS/neurological/neuropsychological performance measures and domains of relevance to exploration class missions?
	BMed-107: What are the long-term changes and risks to astronaut health post-mission that, when using a continuity of care model, helps retrospectively identify and understand individual susceptibility (e.g., hereditary, dose, thresholds) to mitigate adverse CNS, cognitive, and behavioral health changes resulting from long-duration exploration missions, promoting the behavioral health of current and future crews?