Behavioral Effect of Terahertz Waves in C57BL/6 Mice
Open Access
- 28 January 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by MDPI AG in Biosensors
- Vol. 12 (2) , 79
Abstract
Terahertz is a new radiation source with many unique advantages. In recent years, its application has rapidly expanded to various fields, but there are few studies on the individual effects of terahertz. In this study, we investigated the behavioral effects of terahertz radiation on C57BL/6 mice, and we conducted an open field test, an elevated plus maze test, a light–dark box test, a three-chamber social test, and a forced swim test to explore the effects of terahertz radiation on mice from a behavioral perspective. The results show that terahertz wave may increase anti-anxiety, anti-depression, and social interaction in mice.Keywords
Funding Information
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (52077166, 51837008)
- China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2017M610639)
- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment (EIPE20302)
- Special Fund of Shaanxi Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2017BSHTDZZ04)
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