The RIKEN Modified SHIRPA (Version 4*) includes 68 test items related to the evaluation of morphology,
behavior, sensory response, and athletic ability. This method is executed as a series of six categories
comprising "In the viewing jar," "In the Arena," "Above the Arena 1," "On the Arena," "Above the Arena 2,"
and "Additional Comments." It takes approximately 15 min for examination of a mouse.
Refer to the SOP (the RIKEN Modified SHIRPA)
for the detailed protocol. The details on handling of mice are provided as videos and images in "Detail of sections."
*: For details regarding "Version," please refer to the section on "Versions of the RIKEN Modified SHIRPA."
Full video
Please reload the webpage, if you can not view a video.
1. In the Viewing Jar
Allow the mouse to get used to the environment and observe it.
2. In the Arena
Observe the behavior in the arena.
3. Above the Arena 1
Observe the behavior above the grid put on the arena.
4. On the Arena
Observe the morphology and behavior on the grid put on the arena.
5. Above the Arena 2
Hold the mouse, observe the morphology and the locomotion with the arena.
6. Additional Comments & Body ratio parameters
Evaluate the behavior and somatotype.
RIKEN BioResource Research Center (BRC)
3-1-1 Koyadai,Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305-0074 Japan
