Research Article

Chinese Medicine Formula “Jian-Pi-Zhi-Dong Decoction” Attenuates Tourette Syndrome via Downregulating the Expression of Dopamine Transporter in Mice

Table 2

Behavior measurements referring to evaluating grades of stereotypy.

ScoreStereotypy

0No stereotypy or normal activity
1Discontinuous circling behavior (clockwise/counterclockwise circling)
Occasional head twitching
2Occasionally vertical dyskinetic head and neck movements
Occasional sniffing, licking, and biting
3Continuous circling behavior, increased body raising
Increased sniffing, repetitive grooming (such as paw-to-mouth movements)
4Increased lateral and vertical dyskinetic head and neck movements