Locomotor activity

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Our Locomotor Activity test provides automated analysis of locomotor activity in an open field. Using the San Diego Instruments Spontaneous Motor Activity Recording & Tracking (SMART™) system we can evaluate effects of novel compounds or genetic modifications on mouse behavior in an open field.

Mice are placed in the arena and allowed to explore the environment for a preset amount of time. Total distance traveled, time and distance in the center of the field, and time and distance in the perimeter of the field are reported.

Tests can be customized to include multiple measurements before and after compound administration and repeated measurements to measure habituation to the test environment.

Customized options

  • Multiple measurements before and after drug administration
  • Longer test times
  • Specialized analysis of movement speed and rest time
  • Repeated measurements to determine habituation to the open field

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