Source Paper
Behavioral effects of a chronic envy-like stress paradigm in mice using an adjacent cage model
Ueno H, Tanaka Y, Kitano E, Takahashi Y, Mori S et al.
IBRO Neurosci Rep • 2026
Tail-suspension test
behavioralMiceC57BL/6 N
Objective: To evaluate depressive-like behavior in mice
Materials & Equipment Checklist
4 items
Protocol Steps
1
Position chamber
Place white plastic chamber 60 cm above the floor
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“white plastic chamber positioned 60 cm above the floor”
2
Suspend mouse
Suspend mice by the tail using adhesive tape placed less than 1 cm from the tip of the tail
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“Mice were suspended by the tail in a white plastic chamber positioned 60 cm above the floor, secured with adhesive tape placed less than 1 cm from the tip of the tail”
3
Record behavior
Record behavior for 6 minutes using a video camera
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“Behavior was recorded for 6 min using a video camera”
4
Test frequency
Test each mouse once
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“Each mouse was tested once”