Effects of the molluscicide candidate PPU06 on alkaline phosphatase in the golden apple snails determined using a near-infrared fluorescent probe

We constructed a reaction-based near-infrared fluorescent probe (Niap) to specifically identify alkaline phosphatase (ALP) with fast red fluorescence enhancement. Based on the positive concentration dependent manner between the fluorescent intensity of the Niap and ALP, probe Niap was used to study the ALP enrichment and variation in golden apple snails (Pomacea canaliculata) exposed to the molluscicide candidate PPU06. After treatment with different concentrations of PPU06 over various times, three organs of the surviving snails, liver, stomach and plantaris, were frozen and sectioned for fluorescent imaging experiments. With increased PPU06 concentration, red fluorescence substantially increased in the liver and reached a maximum within 24 h when the PPU06 concentration was 0.75 mg/L. No obvious changes in the stomach or foot plantaris were found. It showed PPU06 caused liver injury and stimulated the increase of ALP in the liver of P. canaliculata. This study demonstrates a rapid ALP fluorescent identification method that can be used to study the effects of PPU06 on P. canaliculata. It also provides optical evidence that may aid in the discovery of new chemistry for snail control. (c) 2021 Chinese Chemical Society and Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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The study demonstrates a rapid ALP fluorescent identification method using the Niap probe, revealing that exposure to PPU06 led to increased ALP concentration in the liver of Pomacea canaliculata. The optical evidence may aid in the discovery of new chemistry for snail control.