ArticleNeurology. Genetics2017
Moderate blast exposure alters gene expression and levels of amyloid precursor protein.
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- Repetitive Low-Level Blast Exposure Improves Behavioral Deficits and Chronically Lowers Aβ42 in an Alzheimer Disease Transgenic Mouse Model.Journal of neurotrauma · 2021Article
- Repeated Low-Level Blast Acutely Alters Brain Cytokines, Neurovascular Proteins, Mechanotransduction, and Neurodegenerative Markers in a Rat Model.Frontiers in cellular neuroscience · 2021Article
- Getting on the Same Page: Consolidating Terminology to Facilitate Cross-Disciplinary Health-Related Blast Research.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Review
- Potential Health and Performance Effects of High-Level and Low-Level Blast: A Scoping Review of Two Decades of Research.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Article
- Functional and Structural Neuroimaging Correlates of Repetitive Low-Level Blast Exposure in Career Breachers.Journal of neurotrauma · 2020Article
- Acute and Chronic Molecular Signatures and Associated Symptoms of Blast Exposure in Military Breachers.Journal of neurotrauma · 2020Article
- Assessing a Blast-Related Biomarker in an Operational Community: Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein in Experienced Breachers.Journal of neurotrauma · 2020Article
- Glial Activation in the Thalamus Contributes to Vestibulomotor Deficits Following Blast-Induced Neurotrauma.Frontiers in neurology · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore gene expression after moderate blast exposure (vs baseline) and proteomic changes after moderate- (vs low-) blast exposure.
methodsMilitary personnel (N = 69) donated blood for quantification of protein level, and peak pressure exposures were detected by helmet sensors before and during a blast training program (10 days total). On day 7, some participants (n = 29) sustained a moderate blast (mean peak pressure = 7.9 psi) and were matched to participants with no/low-blast exposure during the training (n = 40). PAXgene tubes were collected from one training site at baseline and day 10; RNA-sequencing day 10 expression was compared with each participant's own baseline samples to identify genes and pathways differentially expressed in moderate blast-exposed participants. Changes in amyloid precursor protein (APP) from baseline to the day of blast and following 2 days were evaluated. Symptoms were assessed using a self-reported form.
resultsWe identified 1,803 differentially expressed genes after moderate blast exposure; the most altered network was APP. Significantly reduced levels of peripheral APP were detected the day after the moderate blast exposure and the following day. Protein concentrations correlated with the magnitude of the moderate blast exposure on days 8 and 9. APP concentrations returned to baseline levels 3 days following the blast, likely due to increases in the genetic expression of APP. Onset of concentration problems and headaches occurred after moderate blast.
conclusionsModerate blast exposure results in a signature biological profile that includes acute APP reductions, followed by genetic expression increases and normalization of APP levels; these changes likely influence neuronal recovery.
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