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