{"title":"Use of animal models for space flight physiology studies, with special focus on the immune system.","authors":"Gerald Sonnenfeld","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Animal models have been used to study the effects of space flight on physiological systems. The animal models have been used because of the limited availability of human subjects for studies to be carried out in space as well as because of the need to carry out experiments requiring samples and experimental conditions that cannot be performed using humans. Experiments have been carried out in space using a variety of species, and included developmental biology studies. These species included rats, mice, non-human primates, fish, invertebrates, amphibians and insects. The species were chosen because they best fit the experimental conditions required for the experiments. Experiments with animals have also been carried out utilizing ground-based models that simulate some of the effects of exposure to space flight conditions. Most of the animal studies have generated results that parallel the effects of space flight on human physiological systems. Systems studied have included the neurovestibular system, the musculoskeletal system, the immune system, the neurological system, the hematological system, and the cardiovascular system. Hindlimb unloading, a ground-based model of some of the effects of space flight on the immune system, has been used to study the effects of space flight conditions on physiological parameters. For the immune system, exposure to hindlimb unloading has been shown to results in alterations of the immune system similar to those observed after space flight. This has permitted the development of experiments that demonstrated compromised resistance to infection in rodents maintained in the hindlimb unloading model as well as the beginning of studies to develop countermeasures to ameliorate or prevent such occurrences. Although there are limitations to the use of animal models for the effects of space flight on physiological systems, the animal models should prove very valuable in designing countermeasures for exploration class missions of the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":81348,"journal":{"name":"Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"31-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24915796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S Guadarrama, E deL Pulcini, S C Broadaway, B H Pyle
{"title":"Pseudomonas aeruginosa growth and production of Exotoxin A in static and modeled microgravity environments.","authors":"S Guadarrama, E deL Pulcini, S C Broadaway, B H Pyle","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81348,"journal":{"name":"Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"85-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24915802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thomas Fahlen, June Sunga, Jon Rask, Anna Herrera, Kitty Lam, Luke Sing, Kevin Sato, Ross A Ramos, Melissa Kirven-Brooks, Debra Reiss-Bubenheim
{"title":"Methods for the culture of C. elegans and S. cerevisiae in microgravity.","authors":"Thomas Fahlen, June Sunga, Jon Rask, Anna Herrera, Kitty Lam, Luke Sing, Kevin Sato, Ross A Ramos, Melissa Kirven-Brooks, Debra Reiss-Bubenheim","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To support the study of the effects of microgravity on biological systems, our group is developing and testing methods that allow the cultivation of C. elegans and S. cerevisiae in microgravity. Our aim is to develop the experimental means by which investigators may conduct peer reviewed biological experiments with C. elegans or S. cerevisiae in microgravity. Our protocols are aimed at enabling investigators to grow these organisms for extended periods during which samples may be sub-cultured, collected, preserved, frozen, and/or returned to earth for analysis. Data presented include characterization of the growth phenotype of these organisms in liquid medium in OptiCells(TM) (Biocrystal, LTD).</p>","PeriodicalId":81348,"journal":{"name":"Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"91-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24915805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Neurophysiological long-term recordings in space: experiments Scorpi and Scorpi-T.","authors":"Michael Schmah, Eberhard Horn","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81348,"journal":{"name":"Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"95-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24915807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Alteration of growth and gravitropic response of maize roots by lithium.","authors":"Timothy J Mulkey","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81348,"journal":{"name":"Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"119-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25213118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consequences of cardiovascular adaptation to spaceflight: implications for the use of pharmacological countermeasures.","authors":"Victor A Convertino","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is little evidence obtained from space flight to support the notion that occurrence of cardiac dysrhythmias, impaired cardiac and vascular function, and manifestation of asymptomatic cardiovascular disease represent serious risks during space flight. Therefore, the development of orthostatic hypotension and instability immediately after return from spaceflight probably reflect the most significant operational risks associated with the cardiovascular system of astronauts. Significant reductions in stroke volume and lower reserve for increasing peripheral vascular resistance contribute to ineffective maintenance of systemic arterial blood pressure during standing after spaceflight despite compensatory elevations in heart rate. The primary mechanism underlying reduced stroke volume appears to be a reduction in preload associated with less circulating blood volume while inadequate peripheral vasoconstriction may be caused partly by hyporeactivity of receptors that control arterial smooth muscle function. A focus for development of future countermeasures for hemodynamic responses to central hypovolemia includes the potential application of pharmacological agents that specifically target and restore blood volume (e.g., fludrocortisone, electrolyte-containing beverages) and reserve for vasoconstriction (e.g., midodrine, vasopressin). Based on systematic evaluations, acute physical exercise designed to elicit maximal effort or inspiratory resistance have shown promise as successful countermeasures that provide protection against development of orthostatic hypotension and intolerance without potential risks and side effects associated with specific pharmacological interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":81348,"journal":{"name":"Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"59-69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24915798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of a silane quaternary ammonium salt as an antimicrobial surface treatment.","authors":"Daniel Blustein, Nona Hinkle, Ami Smith","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81348,"journal":{"name":"Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"81-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24915800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Todd F Elliott, Gokul C Das, Dianne K Hammond, Robert J Schwarzkopf, Leslie B Jones, Tacey L Baker, John E Love
{"title":"Screening and identification of cryopreservative agents for human cellular biotechnology experiments in microgravity.","authors":"Todd F Elliott, Gokul C Das, Dianne K Hammond, Robert J Schwarzkopf, Leslie B Jones, Tacey L Baker, John E Love","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81348,"journal":{"name":"Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"83-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24915801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G D Massa, J C Emmerich, M E Mick, R J Kennedy, R C Morrow, C A Mitchell
{"title":"Development and testing of an efficient LED intracanopy lighting design for minimizing Equivalent System Mass in an advanced life-support system.","authors":"G D Massa, J C Emmerich, M E Mick, R J Kennedy, R C Morrow, C A Mitchell","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81348,"journal":{"name":"Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"87-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"24915803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muneo Takaoki, Hyekeyong Park, Naoko Murakami, Dai Shiba, Jun-Ichiro Gyotoku
{"title":"Possible involvement of flow detection in the activation of osteoblasts.","authors":"Muneo Takaoki, Hyekeyong Park, Naoko Murakami, Dai Shiba, Jun-Ichiro Gyotoku","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81348,"journal":{"name":"Gravitational and space biology bulletin : publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"107-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25213112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}