TABLE 2.
Behavioral analysis of ES and control mice
| Behavioral or physiologic parameter | Response of ES mice and controls | Pa |
|---|---|---|
| Aggressivity | Normal | >0.99 |
| Spontaneous activity | Normal | >0.99 |
| Respiration rate | Normal | >0.99 |
| Defecation | Normal | 0.89 |
| Urination | Normal | 0.74 |
| Palpebral closure | Normal | >0.99 |
| Locomotor activity | Normal | 0.26 |
| Tail elevation | Normal | 0.12 |
| Touch escape | Normal | 0.67 |
| Startle response | Normal | 0.60 |
| Struggle response | Normal | >0.99 |
| Visual placing | Normal | >0.99 |
| Grip strength | Normal | >0.99 |
| Body tone | Normal | >0.99 |
| Corneal reflex | Normal | >0.99 |
| Righting reflex | Normal | >0.99 |
| Skin color | Normal | >0.99 |
a
P values were calculated by using the Mann-Whitney U test; the level of significance was set at a P value of ≤0.05.