Source Paper
Electroacupuncture promotes BDNF-dependent neurogenesis via microglial reprogramming in a chronic stress model
Zhang L, Wei T, Liu X, Zhang L, Wang D et al.
Chin Med • 2026
Elevated Plus Maze
behavioralMouseC57BL/6J
Objective: Assess anxiety-like behavior in mice
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Protocol Steps
1
Pre-test habituation
Transfer mice to testing room for acclimation
1 hour
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“On each test day, mice were transferred to the testing room 1 h in advance for acclimation”
2
Mouse placement
Place each mouse in the elevated plus maze apparatus
Not specified
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“Each mouse was placed in the apparatus for 5 min”
3
Recording and analysis
Record locomotion using video tracking software and analyze behavioral parameters
5 minutes
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“Locomotion was recorded for 5 min using video tracking software (VisuTrack, shanghai, XR-VT)”