Source Paper
Lack of striatal-enriched protein tyrosine phosphatase affected the serotonin system, behavior, and brain morphology in mice
Moskaliuk V, Komleva P, Khotskin N, Arefieva A, Shevelev O et al.
Front Psychiatry • 2026
Rotarod Test
behavioralmiceC57BL/6-Ptpn5_KO and C57BL/6
Objective: To assess balance and motor coordination
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San Diego Instruments, USA
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Protocol Steps
1
Place mouse on rotating rod
A mouse was placed on the rod with rotation frequency gradually increasing from 5 to 40 rpm within 5 min
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“A mouse was placed on the rod with a rotation frequency gradually increasing from 5 to 40 rpm within 5 min”
2
Record fall parameters
The latency time (s) and rotation frequency (rpm) of the mouse's falling were registered automatically by the device software
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“The latency time (s) and rotation frequency (rpm) of the mouse's falling were registered automatically by the device software”
3
Repeat test with intervals
For each mouse, the test was repeated three times with 1-min interval
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“For each mouse, the test was repeated three times with 1-min interval”
4
Calculate mean fall latency
The mean fall latency of the three trials was taken as the final parameter
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“The mean fall latency of the three trials was taken as the final parameter”