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Measuring Changes in Tactile Sensitivity in the Hind Paw of Mice Using an Electronic von Frey Apparatus
JoVE Journal
Neuroscience
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JoVE Journal Neuroscience
Measuring Changes in Tactile Sensitivity in the Hind Paw of Mice Using an Electronic von Frey Apparatus
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07:49 min

December 19, 2013

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  • 00:05Title
  • 01:32Electronic von Frey Anesthesiometer Setup
  • 03:42Measuring the Hind Paw Withdrawal Threshold
  • 06:13Results: Decreased Withdrawal Thresholds in B. jararaca-treated Hind Paws
  • 07:21Conclusion

Summary

Automatic Translation

Electronic von Frey measurements are an effective and improved alternative to classical von Frey filaments, as they allow rapid and precise measurement of changes in rodent mechanical withdrawal thresholds to continuously applied pressure stimuli before and after an inflammatory event.

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