This article provides a simplified and standardized protocol for induction of depressive-like behavior in chronically immobilized mice by using a restrainer. In addition, behavior and physiological techniques to verify induction of depression are explained.
Son, H., Yang, J. H., Kim, H. J., Lee, D. K. A Chronic Immobilization Stress Protocol for Inducing Depression-Like Behavior in Mice. J. Vis. Exp. (147), e59546, doi:10.3791/59546 (2019).