The Discrete Paired-trial Variable-delay T-maze Task to Assess Working Memory in Mice
- 1 January 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Bio-Protocol, LLC in Bio-Protocol
- Vol. 10 (13), e3664
- https://doi.org/10.21769/bioprotoc.3664
Abstract
Working memory abnormalities involving the prefrontal cortex (PFC) dramatically contribute to poor functional outcomes in patients with schizophrenia and still represent an unmet therapeutic need. Studies in rodents might provide essential tools to understand the mechanisms underlying PFC-dependent working memory dysfunctions, as well as precious tools for genetic and pharmacological testing. However, proper tests assessing working memory and sensitive to PFC-dependent functions must be used. In this regard, the discrete paired-trial variable-delay T-maze task, equivalent to delayed non-match to sample tasks used in humans, has proved to be an effective paradigm to test PFC-dependent working memory dysfunctions with high predictive validity in human studies. Bio-protocol is an online peer-reviewed protocol journal. Its mission is to make life science research more efficient and reproducible by curating and hosting high quality, free access protocols.Keywords
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