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ArticleScientific reports2025

Integrative proteomics and metabolomics reveal important pathways and potential biomarkers in high-altitude pulmonary hypertension.

Zhuo-Ga Dan-Zeng, Yang-Jin Bai-Ma, Ju Huang, Wang-Jie Suo-Lang, Qu-Zhen Ge-Sang, Yang-Zong Suo-Na, Yuan-Sheng Wang, Zhuo-Ga Baima, Luo-Bu Ge-Sang

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Zhuo-Ga Dan-ZengHigh Altitude Medical Research Institute, People's hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China.
Yang-Jin Bai-MaPeople's hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China.
Ju HuangKey Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Human Adaptation to the High- Altitude of Tibet Autonomous Region, People's hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China.
Wang-Jie Suo-LangTibet Autonomous Region Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa, China.
Qu-Zhen Ge-SangHigh Altitude Medical Research Institute, People's hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China.
Yang-Zong Suo-NaHigh Altitude Medical Research Institute, People's hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China.
Yuan-Sheng WangPeople's hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China. xueyuwys@163.com.
Zhuo-Ga BaimaHigh Altitude Medical Research Institute, People's hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China.
Luo-Bu Ge-SangHigh Altitude Medical Research Institute, People's hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China. kelsangnorbu@hotmail.com.

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Science and Technology Department of Tibet Autonomous Region XZ202201ZY0018G
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Abstract

High-altitude pulmonary hypertension (HAPH) is a severe condition affecting highland residents, yet its molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood. This study aimed to investigate the pathogenesis of HAPH through integrated metabolomic and proteomic analyses. We performed untargeted metabolomics and proteomics analyses on plasma samples from HAPH patients (n=30) and matched healthy controls (n=30). Differential expression analysis, pathway enrichment, and integrated multi-omics analysis were conducted. Key findings were validated using targeted proteomics (PRM). We identified 26 differentially expressed metabolites (12 upregulated, 14 downregulated) and 35 differentially expressed proteins (5 upregulated, 30 downregulated) in HAPH patients. Integrated pathway analysis revealed significant alterations in glycerophospholipid metabolism (PC(20:4/8Z,11Z), FC = 2.804, P.adjust = 0.047), immune response (IGLL1, FC = -1.557, P.adjust = 0.003), cytoskeletal organization (MYH10, FC = 7.574, P.adjust =0.189), and oxidative stress response pathways. PRM validation confirmed the differential expression of five key proteins: ACTG1, VNN1, CKB (upregulated), and APOF and CST3 (downregulated). Our integrated multi-omics analysis reveals a complex molecular network underlying HAPH pathogenesis, characterized by coordinated changes in lipid metabolism, immune function, and cellular structure. These findings provide new insights into HAPH mechanisms and identify potential therapeutic targets for intervention.

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Altitude SicknessBiomarkersHypertension, PulmonaryMetabolomicsProteomicsAdultAltitudeCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedBiomarkersHigh-altitude pulmonary hypertensionMetabolomicProteomic

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