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Measuring Changes in Tactile Sensitivity in the Hind Paw of Mice Using an Electronic von Frey Apparatus
 
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Measuring Changes in Tactile Sensitivity in the Hind Paw of Mice Using an Electronic von Frey Apparatus

Article DOI: 10.3791/51212-v • 07:49 min • December 19th, 2013
December 19th, 2013 •
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1Biology Department, Macalester College

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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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Keywords: Electronic Von Frey Apparatus Mechanical Pressure Hind Paw Withdrawal Threshold Pain Perception Rodent Inflammation Allodynia Tactile Sensitivity
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