Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Produces Antidepressant Effects in Behavioral Models of Depression

Yukihiko Shirayama, Andrew C.-H. Chen, Shin Nakagawa, David S. Russell, Ronald S. Duman

Journal of Neuroscience • 2002

Passive Avoidance Test

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Objective: Control behavioral test to determine whether BDNF and NT-3 infusions influence learning and memory via passive avoidance testing

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Conduct passive avoidance test on animals that received bilateral infusions of BDNF or NT-3 into the dentate gyrus of hippocampus

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Active/Passive Avoidance Shuttle Box

Matches: Passive avoidance apparatus

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Note: This is a control test to determine if BDNF and NT-3 infusions influence learning and memory. The test was conducted following infusions.

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“Infusions of BDNF and NT-3 did not influence locomotor activity or passive avoidance.”