Effects of Serotonergic Anxiolytics on the Freezing Behavior in the Elevated Open-Platform Test in Mice
Freezing behavior is thought to be a sign of fear in animals. We examined whether the freezing behavior during the elevated open-platform stress, which is a psychological stressor without painful stimulus, is modulated by serotonergic neurotransmission and would be a useful marker for screening anxi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2007-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacological Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319341921 |