Elevated Plus Maze Test to Assess Anxiety-like Behavior in the Mouse

The elevated plus maze task is a simple method to assess anxiety-like behaviors in rodents. This version describes the procedure used in mice. However, the protocol may also be applied to rats, considering a proportionally larger apparatus (arms: 10 x 50 cm; height: 55 cm). Briefly, the test is perf...

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Main Authors: Luciana Leo, Fabricio Pamplona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bio-protocol LLC 2014-08-01
Series:Bio-Protocol
Online Access:https://bio-protocol.org/en/bpdetail?id=1211&type=0