The elevated plus maze (EPM) is a commonly used model of anxiety in rodents and a standard screening test for putative anxiolytic compounds. The test is based upon conflict between an innate fear that rodents have of of exposed spaces and a tendency to explore new environments.
Available for rats or mice.
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Producer: OpenScience
| Cat.number | Price | In stock | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS0502-R3 | Elevated Plus-Maze for rats (arena + supporting cart 55cm) | 1080 | ||
| TS0502-M3 | Elevated Plus-Maze for mice (arena + supporting stand 40cm) | 640 | 4 | |
| TS0502-R | Plus-maze arena for rats, color: grey, opaque walls | 690 | ||
| TS0502-M | Plus-maze arena for mice, color: grey, opaque walls | 420 | 4 | |
| TS0502-RT | Plus-maze arena for rats, floor color: grey, transparent walls | 720 | ||
| TS0502-MT | Plus-maze arena for mice, floor color: grey, transparent walls | 460 | ||
| TS0502-L | Additional light sources for elevated plus maze | 530 |
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In-stock items are shipped in 14 days |
Prices are given in EURO, VAT not included. Shipment not included. |
Material
Floor and opaque walls: Plastic (PVC), matte grey
Translucent walls: Methacrylate (acrylic, PMMA)
Key features
Modular structure allows convenient storage
Detachable floor and walls facilitate cleaning
Small ledges prevent the animal from falling off the open arms
Dimensions
| rats | mice | |
| arm length | 50cm ( ~ 19¾" ) | 30cm ( ~ 12" ) |
| arm width | 14cm ( 5½" ) | 5cm ( 2" ) |
| closed arms wall height | 30cm ( ~ 12" ) | 15cm ( ~ 6" ) |
| open arms ledge height | 1cm ( ~ 3/8" ) | 0.25cm |
Components included
TS0502-R3: Plus-shaped arena disassembled (5 parts), supporting cart, 2.5mm hex key, 6mm hex key, Technical description and warranty card
TS0502-M3: Plus-shaped arena disassembled (2 parts), supporting stand, 2.5mm hex key, Technical description and warranty card
TS0502-R: Plus-shaped arena disassembled (5 parts), 2.5mm hex key, Technical description and warranty card
TS0502-M: Plus-shaped arena disassembled (2 parts), 2.5mm hex key, Technical description and warranty card
TS0502-RT: Plus-shaped arena disassembled (5 parts), 2.5mm hex key, Technical description and warranty card
TS0502-MT: Plus-shaped arena disassembled (2 parts), 2.5mm hex key, Technical description and warranty card
TS0502-L: Floodlights 2pcs, diffusing plastic screens 2pcs, tripods 2pcs, Technical description and warranty card
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Floor and end walls are easily removed for cleaning purposes
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Arena can be disassembled into parts for compact storage
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Additional light sources are used to increase illumination difference between open and closed arms
TS0502-M3 Elevated Plus-Maze for mice (arena + supporting stand 40cm). Assembly instructionsExperiment video
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Видеозапись была сделана в ВЭК НИИ Митоинженерии МГУ
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