Plasma proteomes of Ladakhi natives along with high altitude sojourners (post 1, 4, 7 days) were studied.
Kininogen – plasma kallikrein – bradykinin pathway was identified for regulating eNOS activity in both groups.
Plasma biomarkers for NO production were elevated in both groups and more significant in Ladakhi natives.
Ladakhi natives also possessed significant lower levels of oxidative stress as compared to high altitude sojourners.