Additional Assay — Rat
Forced Swim Test (Porsolt)
Rattus norvegicus
Behavioral test for Rattus norvegicus — Immobility time, swimming time, climbing time
Quantitative Output
Key Parameters
Immobility time, swimming time, climbing time
References
Citations for Forced Swim Test (Porsolt)
- Porsolt RD, Anton G, Blavet N, Jalfre M. (1978). Behavioural despair in rats: a new model sensitive to antidepressant treatments. Eur J Pharmacol, 47(4), 379-391. PMID: 204499
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