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Paw-Dragging: a Novel, Sensitive Analysis of the Mouse Cylinder Test
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Sciences du comportement
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Journal JoVE Sciences du comportement
Paw-Dragging: a Novel, Sensitive Analysis of the Mouse Cylinder Test

Paw-Dragging: a Novel, Sensitive Analysis of the Mouse Cylinder Test

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09:14 min

April 29, 2015

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09:14 min
April 29, 2015

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Classical forelimb asymmetry analysis of the cylinder test is routinely used to assess behavioural deficits in rats following brain injury or stroke; however, it fails to detect consistent deficits in mice. This study demonstrates that quantifying paw-dragging behaviour is a more sensitive analysis of brain injury in mice.

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