"Restraint stress" refers to a type of pressure that is put on a person or animal by restricting their freedom of movement. It can cause anxiety and discomfort. Full definition
This visual abstract shows how using a mouse model of restraint stress, Wu et al. uncovered the intergenerational effects of paternal psychological stress on glucose metabolism in offspring. (sciencedaily.com)
In the first study of this kind, germ - free (GF), specific pathogen - free (SPF), and gnotobiotic mice were compared in their response to restraint stress [36]. (biolmoodanxietydisord.biomedcentral.com)
Specifically, probiotic administration for 2 weeks suppressed the intestinal permeability and systemic LPS burden otherwise produced by restraint stress. (gutpathogens.biomedcentral.com)