Depression model and antidepressant tests
Model | Assay | Measurements |
1. Wild type mice | 1. Tail Suspension Test in mice | Affect aspect |
2. Transgenic mice | 2. Forced Swim Test in mice or rats | Assay 1, and 2. Immobilization time |
3. Control | 3. Sucrose preference test in rats | Assay 3. Two-bottle choice (lick number or volume) |
4. Treatment | 4. Social Interaction in rodents | Assay 4. Sociability |