A novel mouse model of postpartum depression using emotional stress as evaluated by nesting behavior.
Sci Rep
; 11(1): 22615, 2021 11 19.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34799651
ABSTRACT
Postpartum depression is an important mental health issue not only for the mother but also for the child's development, other family members, and the society. An appropriate animal model is desired to elucidate the pathogenesis of postpartum depression. However, methods for stress loading during pregnancy have not been established. Behavioral experiments to investigate postpartum depression-like behaviors should be conducted without stress because behavioral tests affect rearing behaviors such as lactation. Therefore, we developed a new mouse model of postpartum depression using a psychological stress method. Mating partners were made to witness their partners experiencing social defeat stress and then listen to their cries. Emotional stress loading during pregnancy significantly increased postpartum depression-like behaviors. Postpartum depression also affected nurturing behaviors and caused disturbances in pup care. Furthermore, nesting behavior was impaired in the stressed group, suggesting that the observation of nesting behavior may be useful for assessing social dysfunction in postpartum depression. These results demonstrate the utility of this new mouse model of postpartum depression.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Comportamento Animal
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Depressão Pós-Parto
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Modelos Animais de Doenças
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Comportamento de Nidação
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Sci Rep
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Japão