Biopharma Insights Presented is a concise battery of mouse neonatal motor tests. Using these tests, neonatal motor deficits can be demonstrated in a variety of neonatal motor disorders. By having a standardized set of tests, results from different studies can be compared, allowing for better and accurate reporting between groups.
Total time
~1-2 hours per litter (includes handling and testing)
Model organism
Neonatal mouse (e.g., C57BL/6)
Steps
1
Perform neonatal motor tests
Conduct a series of standardized motor tests on neonatal mice to assess motor function.
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2
Analyze representative motor deficits
Evaluate motor performance at a single time-point in a cerebral palsy mouse model to observe deficits.
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3
Review conclusions and comparisons
Summarize the utility of the motor test battery for comparing results across studies.
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