Naloxone specifically blocks the linear locomotion in mice
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Abstract:
The effects of naloxone on mouse behavior were investigated by using a multi-dimensional behavioral analyzer. No significant changes in behavior were seen after 1, 3 and 10 mg/kg doses of naloxone. Within 15 min following the start of observation, however, naloxone significantly suppressed linear locomotion at the 30 mg/kg dose, while the same dose of naloxone did not markedly affect other behaviors such as rearing and grooming. These results suggest that naloxone specifically disrupts linear locomotion in the mouse.
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