Open-Field Habituation Test
behavioralmouseYAC128 and wild-type controls
Objective: Assessment of habituation and exploratory behavior in an open-field environment to evaluate cognitive dysfunction in YAC128 mice
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Protocol Steps
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Open-field habituation test
YAC128 mice and wild-type controls were tested for habituation and exploratory behavior in an open-field environment
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Note: Testing conducted at 8 months of age when deficits become apparent
View evidence from paper
“YAC128 mice also have deficits in open-field habituation and in a swimming T-maze test at this age”