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A depressive phenotype induced by Bacille Calmette Guérin in 'susceptible' animals: sensitivity to antidepressants.
Psychopharmacology - 1 Apr 2013
Platt Brian, Schulenberg Janet, Klee Nicole, Nizami Maryam, Clark Janet A
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RATIONALE: The depressive phenotype in the BCG model of chronic inflammation has not been pharmacologically characterized. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to characterize the BCG model and establish its pharmacological sensitivity to fluoxetine, desipramine, and diazepam. MATERIALS AND METHODS: CD-1 mice were dosed with Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and measures of body weight, locomotor activity, and immobility in...
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