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Behavioral and Locomotor Measurements Using an Open Field Activity Monitoring System for Skeletal Muscle Diseases
 

Behavioral and Locomotor Measurements Using an Open Field Activity Monitoring System for Skeletal Muscle Diseases

Article DOI: 10.3791/51785-v • 06:52 min • September 29th, 2014
September 29th, 2014 •
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1Center for Genetic Medicine Research, Children's National Medical Center, 2Department of Integrative Systems Biology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

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Open field activity levels are used to assess locomotive and behavioral activity levels. This protocol provides a well-designed, standardized protocol to use in preclinical trials for neuromuscular disorders.

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Keywords: Open Field Activity Locomotor Activity Behavioral Assessment Neuromuscular Disease Preclinical Trials Animal Models Circadian Rhythm Environmental Factors Standardized Protocol Data Analysis Strengths And Weaknesses
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