Open field tests are often used to measure locomotor activity and anxiety-like behaviors in rodents (53 (link)–55 (link)). The rats' ambulatory behavior was measured using a locomotor activity apparatus (Omnitech Electronics, Columbus, OH). For this assessment, one animal at a time was placed in the center of the open field arena (50 × 50 × 30 cm) and allowed to freely explore the inside for one h. Activities such as horizontal activity, vertical activity, ambulatory activity, total distance moved, and time spent/distance traveled at the center and margins of the apparatus were measured using Fusion Software (Omnitech Electronics, Columbus, OH). The open field explorations were monitored on days 1, 7, 14, and 28 post-blast exposures. A total of 9 to 12 rats per group for different time-points were used for this test.
Locomotor activity apparatus
Manufactured by Omnitech Electronics
The Locomotor activity apparatus is a lab equipment designed to measure and record the spontaneous locomotor activity of small laboratory animals. It provides an objective assessment of the animal's exploratory behavior and motor function within a controlled environment.
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Open field exploratory activity was measured using a locomotor activity apparatus (Omnitech Electronics, Columbus, OH) as described earlier. 30 Rats were allowed free exploration in the apparatus for 1 h, and the activities such as total distance moved and time spent at the center and margins of the apparatus were measured using the Fusion Software (Omnitech Electronics, Columbus, OH). The locomotor activities were monitored on Days 1, 6, and 14 and Months 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 post-blast exposures. A total of 89 rats, with 10 to 31 rats in each group for different time-points, was used for the test.
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