Effects of medial prefrontal cortex cytotoxic lesions in mice.

Mice (C57BL/6J strain, females) with cytotoxic lesions of the medial wall of the prefrontal cortex were given a battery of tests to assess emotional, species-typical, cognitive, motor and other behaviours. Lesioned mice showed a profile of reduced anxiety, both on a plus-maze, and a similar, novel t...

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Main Authors: Deacon, R, Penny, C, Rawlins, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003