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Elevated Plus-Maze
TS0502
The elevated plus maze (EPM) is a commonly used model of anxiety in rodents and
a standard screening test for putative anxiolytic compounds. The test is based upon
conflict between an innate fear that rodents have of of exposed spaces and a tendency
to explore new environments.
Available for rats or mice.
Available for rats or mice.
| Cat.number | |
|---|---|
| TS0502-R3 | Elevated Plus-Maze for rats (arena + supporting cart 55cm) |
| TS0502-M3 | Elevated Plus-Maze for mice (arena + supporting stand 40cm) |
| TS0502-R | Plus-maze arena for rats, color: grey, opaque walls |
| TS0502-M | Plus-maze arena for mice, color: grey, opaque walls |
| TS0502-RT | Plus-maze arena for rats, floor color: grey, transparent walls |
| TS0502-MT | Plus-maze arena for mice, floor color: grey, transparent walls |
| TS0502-L | Additional light sources for elevated plus maze |
Material
Floor and opaque walls: Plastic (PVC), matte grey
Translucent walls: Methacrylate (acrylic, PMMA)
Key features
Modular structure allows convenient storage
Detachable floor and walls facilitate cleaning
Small ledges prevent the animal from falling off the open arms
Dimensions
| rats | mice | |
| arm length | 50cm ( ~ 19¾" ) | 30cm ( ~ 12" ) |
| arm width | 14cm ( 5½" ) | 5cm ( 2" ) |
| closed arms wall height | 30cm ( ~ 12" ) | 15cm ( ~ 6" ) |
| open arms ledge height | 1cm ( ~ 3/8" ) | 0.25cm |
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