Tail Suspension Package

  • First reported in Psychopharmacology (1985(85): 367 – 370), the tail suspension test continues to be used for a range of antidepressant compounds including SSRI’s, benzodiazepines, typical and atypical antipsychotics, etc.
  • The primary dependent measure is the time to relative immobility; therefore, the duration and vigor of activity is inferred to be an index of escape persistence.
  • To measure this activity, a precision linear load cell interfaces with the tail suspension software (SOF-821) which records the load cell output as both quantitative and graphic data.
  • Package includes all hardware and software needed to set-up a single tail suspension station
  • System can support up to seven add-on test stations (eight total)
  • Packages include both a hook style catch and a suspension paddle for a choice of suspension method that works best for your experiment
  • Mice are unable to touch the walls
  • Add-on package (MED-TSS-300) includes everything needed to expand upon the starter package

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