Source Paper
Tui Na Acupressure Modulates Treg Immunosuppression via FoxP3/mTORC1 Signalling in ALS Mice
Han J, Xu X, Zhao Y, Xiao Y, Huang F et al.
Immunology • 2025
Y-Maze Test
behavioralMouseB6SJL‐TgN(SOD1 G93A )1Gur/J transgenic mice
Objective: To assess spatial memory and exploratory behaviour in mice
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Protocol Steps
1
Place mouse in starting arm
Place the mouse in the starting arm of the Y-maze
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“Mice were placed in the starting arm”
2
Record spontaneous alternation behavior
Record spontaneous alternation behaviour, which is defined as entering a different arm on each consecutive trial
8 min
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“spontaneous alternation behaviour—entering a different arm on each consecutive trial—was recorded. The test duration was 8 min”
3
Calculate alternation percentage
Calculate the alternation percentage as an indicator of cognitive performance
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“A higher alternation percentage indicated better cognitive performance”