Table 2.
Sensory and motor development of Lsamp −/− mice.
Measures of development | Mature Responses in Lsamp−/− mice | ||||
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P5 | P7 | P14 | P21 | Adult | |
Righting | 85 | 100 | |||
Postural flexion/extension | normal | normal | |||
Forelimb grasping | 100 | 100 | |||
Hindlimb grasping | 100 | ||||
Inverted screen holding | 100 | 100 | |||
Negative geotropism | 100 | 100 | |||
Bar holding | 100 | 100 | |||
Cliff drop aversion | 100 | 100 | |||
Tail suspension | 100 | 100 | |||
Visual Placing | 100 | ||||
Eyelid opening | open | ||||
Startle | normal | ||||
Pre-pulse inhibition | normal |
Acquisition of mature responses in Lsamp −/− are expressed as percentage of animals expressing a mature response (Score = 9). No differences found between genotypes.