Primary Assay — Spiny Mouse
Open Field
Acomys cahirinus
Standard open field measures applied to spiny mice reveal locomotor activity, anxiety-like center avoidance, and vertical exploration. These measures serve as baselines for wound healing and regeneration studies.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Acomys cahirinus.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | cm | Locomotor activity |
| Center time | % | Anxiety-like behavior |
| Rearing | count | Vertical exploration |
References
Citations for Open Field
- Seifert AW, et al. (2012). Skin shedding and tissue regeneration in African spiny mice (Acomys). Nature, 489(7417), 561-565. PMID: 23018966
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Spiny Mouse Research
Open Field Arena
Locomotion and anxiety testing
Wound Healing Monitoring System
Long-term behavioral recovery
Social Interaction Chamber
Group behavior observation
Predator Stimulus Apparatus
Autotomy response testing
Video Tracking System
Automated behavior scoring
Related Assays
Other Spiny Mouse Primary Assays
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Wound Healing + Behavioral Recovery
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Social Interaction
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Predator Avoidance (Autotomy)
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Run Open Field on ConductVision
Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your spiny mouse facility.
