Protocol for three alternative paradigms to test spatial learning and memory in mice

Autor: Daniel G. Blackmore, David Brici, Tara L. Walker
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: STAR Protocols, Vol 3, Iss 3, Pp 101500- (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2666-1667
DOI: 10.1016/j.xpro.2022.101500
Popis: Summary: Here, we describe three alternative paradigms to overcome the limitations of the most widely used spatial learning paradigm for rodents: the Morris water maze. We outline the preparation of behavioral testing rooms and mouse handling/habituation prior to testing. We then detail three spatial learning and memory tasks: the Barnes maze, active place avoidance, and novel object location tasks. These tests have been successfully used across multiple ages (from 2 to 24 months) in both wild-type and transgenic animals.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Leiter et al. (2022). : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.
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