{"product_id":"wooden-pole-basic","title":"wooden pole-Basic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wooden pole-Basic is a purpose-built apparatus for the standard mouse pole test, a simple vertical pole on which mice are placed and timed while they turn and descend. It provides a reproducible platform to quantify motor coordination, balance and bradykinesia in rodent models of neurological disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScientific Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pole test is an established behavioural assay widely used in preclinical neuroscience to assess deficits in motor control originating from nigrostriatal dysfunction. Time-to-turn and time-to-descend are sensitive readouts of bradykinesia and postural control in mouse models of Parkinson's disease (PD) such as 6-OHDA lesion, MPTP exposure, α-synuclein overexpression or preformed fibril (PFF) inoculation, and genetic models (LRRK2, Parkin). Because the task places minimal cognitive demand, it isolates motoric components and complements other paradigms (rotarod, beam-walk, gait analysis, cylinder test). The wooden pole-Basic is designed to match dimensions and surface texture specified in published protocols to facilitate cross-study comparison and reproducibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid hardwood construction with a fine-textured surface to provide consistent grip and reduce variability in descent time across trials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard vertical geometry compatible with established protocols, enabling direct comparison with literature data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStable base plate that secures the pole vertically and minimizes vibration, providing a repeatable testing environment for precise timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-toxic, solvent-resistant finish suitable for routine cleaning and disinfection (ethanol\/bleach-compatible).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact footprint and lightweight design for easy integration into behavioral suites, video-tracking rigs, and stereotaxic setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen architecture facilitates simultaneous high-speed video capture, machine-vision tracking, or synchronization with electrophysiology and optogenetic stimulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple assembly and minimal maintenance — no electronics — making it suitable as a baseline device for budget-conscious labs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuantification of bradykinesia and motor coordination in PD models: 6-OHDA, MPTP, α-synuclein, LRRK2, Parkin knockout mice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePreclinical assessment of neuroprotective or symptomatic therapies targeting nigrostriatal circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrelation of behavioral metrics with in vivo imaging modalities such as PET, fiber photometry, and miniscope calcium imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegration with electrophysiology or EMG recordings to relate descent kinematics to neural activity in motor cortex and basal ganglia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComparative studies across behavioral paradigms (rotarod, open field, beam walk, gait analysis) to dissociate motor impairment components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraining and phenotyping in genetic models where subtle motor deficits require sensitive, low-stress assays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResearchers choose BrainScience equipment for its adherence to experimental standards, robust materials suited to laboratory use, and design that facilitates reproducible neuroscience research. The wooden pole-Basic offers a practical, protocol-compatible solution for investigators requiring a reliable, easy-to-integrate pole test apparatus in behavioral and translational studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BrainScience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53267229147433,"sku":"BS-WPB-001","price":500.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/5586\/9225\/files\/3.png?v=1781537366","url":"https:\/\/brainscience.myshopify.com\/products\/wooden-pole-basic","provider":"BrainScience","version":"1.0","type":"link"}