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
Footprint Analysis
behavioralmouseC57BL/6
Objective: To measure stride length, base of support, and inter-limb coordination in mice following spinal cord injury
Protocol Steps
1
Prepare mice for footprint analysis
Paint hind paws with red dye and forepaws with blue dye
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“hind paws were painted with red dye and forepaws with blue dye”
2
Record footprints
Allow mice to traverse a 50 cm runway to create footprint patterns
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“mice traversed a 50 cm runway”
3
Measure gait parameters
Measure stride length, base of support, and inter-limb coordination from three consecutive steps
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“Stride length, base of support, and inter-limb coordination were measured from three consecutive steps”