Objective: To observe the effect of chronic psychological stress on change of behaviors and immunological function in mice. Methods: A stress mode was built by restrainted stress. Behavior change was evaluated, and the levels of interferon- γ (IFN- γ), interleukine-4 (IL-4) and the ratio of IL-4/IFN- γ in serum were measured. Results: Compared with the control group, restrained mice had apparently longer latency time, the exploring behavior was decreased, and times of defecation was increased. The levels of IFN- γ and the ratio IL-4/IFN- γ decreased significantly after chronic psychological stress, whereas Thymus index and IL-4 level did not change significantly. Conclusion: It is showed that chron- ic psychological stress may induce behavior changes and aggravate the suppression of immumity in mice.
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