Figure 9.
Schematic presentation of the current study protocol. Behavioral testing was conducted at the conclusion of the experimental period in the following order, commencing with the least stressful test: (1) OFT, (2) SPT, and (3) FST, respectively, as previously reported [11,53]. CRS, chronic restraint stress; FST, forced swimming test; MLX, meloxicam; OFT, open-field test; SPT, sucrose preference test.