Mapping the Psychoemotional State of Animals and Effects of Psychotropic Drugs Based on Ultrasonic Vocalization Parameters
https://doi.org/10.33647/2074-5982-21-4-27-38
Abstract
The phenomenon of ultrasonic vocalization (USV) is characteristic of various laboratory animals, which are widely used in biomedical research. This phenomenon is closely linked to the functional state of animals’ central nervous system, their psychoemotional status, response to extreme stimuli, and the processes of zoosocial communication. These characteristics have allowed the introduction of USV research methods into biomedical research aimed at modeling various diseases, pathological and sanogenetic processes, and evaluating the efficacy of psychopharmacological agents. In this article, we set out to investigate the possibility of identifying the characteristics of the psychophysical state of laboratory animals using USV. A matrix for identifying the emotional states of rats based on spectral analysis of their USV is presented.
About the Authors
N. N. Karkischenko
Scientific Center of Biomedical Technologies of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikolay N. Karkischenko, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Prof., Academician of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
143442, Moscow Region, Krasnogorsk District, Svetlye Gory Village, 1
Yu. V. Fokin
Scientific Center of Biomedical Technologies of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yuriy V. Fokin, Cand. Sci. (Biol.)
143442, Moscow Region, Krasnogorsk District, Svetlye Gory Village, 1
E. B. Shustov
Scientific Center of Biomedical Technologies of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia; Scientific and Clinical Center of Toxicology named after S.N. Golikov of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Evgeny B. Shustov, Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Prof.
143442, Moscow Region, Krasnogorsk District, Svetlye Gory Village, 1
192019, St. Petersburg, Bekhterev Str., 1
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Karkischenko N.N., Fokin Yu.V., Shustov E.B. Mapping the Psychoemotional State of Animals and Effects of Psychotropic Drugs Based on Ultrasonic Vocalization Parameters. Journal Biomed. 2025;21(4):27-38. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33647/2074-5982-21-4-27-38
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