Source Paper
Dual-responsive PDA-HP hydrogel enables mitochondria-targeted mild photothermal therapy for spinal cord repair
Li Y, Hu J, Ran B, Zhong H, Zhong N et al.
Mater Today Bio • 2026
Basso Mouse Scale (BMS)
behavioralMouseC57BL/6
Objective: To assess locomotor function and motor recovery following spinal cord injury using the Basso Mouse Scale scoring system
Materials & Equipment Checklist
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Protocol Steps
1
Examiner preparation
Three examiners blinded to experimental groups conduct assessments
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“conducted by three examiners blinded to the experimental groups in a quiet environment”
2
BMS assessment session
Evaluate locomotor function during 5-minute free-exploration sessions
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“Locomotor function was assessed using the Basso Mouse Scale (BMS, 0-9) during 5-min free-exploration sessions”
3
Score assignment
Assign BMS scores based on consensus evaluation of hind-limb movement
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“with scores assigned based on consensus for each hind-limb movement”