Article
Environmental Sciences
Mi-Jung Bae, Eui-Jin Kim, Young-Seuk Park
Summary: The freshwater snail Pomacea canaliculata, originally from South America, has become an invasive agricultural pest in many countries including Asia and North America. Behavior and activity levels of this snail vary with changes in water temperature, with different behaviors observed at different temperatures. Understanding the thermal biology of Pomacea canaliculata is crucial for effective management of this invasive species.
Article
Zoology
Yu Liang Cao, Yue Guo, Hui Zhang, Chun Sheng Wang
Summary: In recent years, snails Pomacea canaliculata and Achatina fulica, along with their new breeds, the gold snail and the white jade snail, have been sold on the Internet in China. A total of 24,853 sales of P. canaliculata and A. fulica were recorded before 2019. Surprisingly, 51% of the sellers were located in endemic areas of Angiostrongylus cantonensis, but no infected snails were found among those sold online. Laboratory experiments confirmed that all 4 breeds of snails can transmit A. cantonensis. Internet sales of these snails pose a temporary biosafety risk and a high risk for spreading angiostrongyliasis in China, therefore, it is important to pay attention to online sales of P. canaliculata and A. fulica.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jing Guo, Shaobin Zhang, Jian Zeng, Yingtong Chen, Yongxin Guo, Jinling Liu, Ailan He
Summary: Aqueous extracts from discarded tobacco leaves were found to have molluscicidal activity against Pomacea canaliculata, with 90% of the snails dying within 4 days in a 1 g/L concentration. The survival of the snails was affected by their size, the concentration of tobacco extract, and the length of exposure time. Male snails were more susceptible to the extract, and it also affected their feeding, mating, and growth. The antioxidant capacity of the snails was increased in adult males.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunping Yang, Yuting Huang, Zhaohuan Lu, Yuqing Ma, Xiao Ran, Xiao Yan, Min Zhang, Xiaoyan Qiu, Liya Luo, Guizhou Yue, Huabao Chen
Summary: This study examined the sublethal effects of niclosamide on Pomacea canaliculata, an invasive aquatic snail. The results showed that niclosamide had damaging effects on muscle fibers and acinar vesicles, and changed the metabolic mode of the snail. Transcriptome analysis identified differentially expressed genes in various tissues, providing insights into the molecular mechanisms of sublethal effects.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Lucia Saveanu, Enzo Manara, Pablo Rafael Martin
Summary: Sediment ingestion is an important trophic behavior for the apple snail Pomacea canaliculata, especially when other food resources are scarce. It allows the snail to survive, grow, and maintain activity levels. This behavior also reduces organic matter content in sediments and enhances the snail's role as an ecosystem engineer in aquatic environments.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zihao Zhou, Hongying Wu, Dinghong Li, Wenlong Zeng, Jinlong Huang, Zhengjun Wu
Summary: This study compared the gut microbiota of invasive golden apple snails with native Chinese mud snails and found significant differences between the two. The invasive snails had more unique or high abundance microbial taxa and differed from the native snails in several functional aspects. These results provide new insights into the invasion mechanism of the invasive snails.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yingxiang Xu, Weisi Wang, Junmin Yao, Minli Yang, Yunhai Guo, Zhuohui Deng, Qiang Mao, Shizhu Li, Liping Duan
Summary: PBQ is a highly effective molluscicide with potent lethality against Pomacea canaliculata, affecting snail mortality by inhibiting protein synthesis pathways. Controlling Pomacea canaliculata can help prevent the transmission of Angiostrongylus cantonensis.
MOLECULAR AND BIOCHEMICAL PARASITOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
M. E. Seuffert, P. R. Martin
Summary: This study updates the distribution of Pomacea canaliculata in Argentina and analyzes its expansion using niche models, suggesting recent colonization beyond original connected basins due to natural barriers. The research reveals an extensive invasion in its native range that may have different impacts on diversity and ecosystem functioning compared to elsewhere.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Karen A. Ballada, Zenaida G. Baoanan
Summary: This study aimed to fractionate the bioactive compounds in T. diversifolia crude leaf extract and test their molluscicidal properties. The results showed that the alkaloid and saponin fractions exhibited effective molluscicidal activity and caused significant damage to the tissues of the snails.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiongjun Liu, Yu Zhou, Shan Ouyang, Xiaoping Wu
Summary: Invasive species, such as Pomacea canaliculata, pose a significant threat to biodiversity. This study identified a correlation between genetic diversity of P. canaliculata and environmental variables like dissolved oxygen concentration and pH. These findings can help in preventing and managing the spread of invasive species effectively.
Article
Fisheries
Sampat Ghosh, Victor Benno Meyer-Rochow, Chuleui Jung
Summary: The present paper describes the farming system of Pomacea canaliculata, an edible freshwater snail, as practiced by a farmer in Korea. The farming system is simple and does not require high investment or advanced technology. It can potentially improve the economic condition of farmers and promote sustainability and biodiversity conservation.
Article
Ecology
Rujing Yang, Runyao Cao, Xiang Gong, Jianmeng Feng
Summary: Studying niche and range shifts of invasive aquatic species is crucial for understanding invasion risk and conservation of invaded ecosystems. The golden apple snail P. canaliculata exhibits larger niche and broader range in the invaded regions, indicating its ability to adapt to diverse climate conditions. This high-risk invasive species can aggressively proliferate due to its rapid reproduction and fast growth, as well as its ability to adapt to different climates.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luiz Gustavo Alves Lopes, Fernanda Chaves Lopes, Karine Gularte Quintana, Patricia Gomes Costa, Camila de Martinez Gaspar Martins, Marta Marques Souza
Summary: Recent studies have shown that exposure to microplastics (MPs) pollution can lead to changes in ion transport and concentration, particularly Ca2+, in aquatic organisms. In this study, the effects of polyethylene (PE) MPs at a concentration of 20 μg/L on biomineralization biomarkers of Pomacea canaliculata were investigated. The results revealed altered levels of hemolymph [Ca2+], Ca2+ATPase activity, and carbonic anhydrase activity in response to MPs exposure. Additionally, the gastropods exposed to MPs showed an increased capacity for shell regeneration. These findings highlight the potential effects of PE microplastic exposure on biomineralization processes and shell regeneration in aquatic organisms.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Giulia Bergamini, Sandro Sacchi, Anita Ferri, Nicola Franchi, Monica Montanari, Mohamad Ahmad, Chiara Losi, Milena Nasi, Marina Cocchi, Davide Malagoli
Summary: In the freshwater snail Pomacea canaliculata, the regeneration of cephalic sensory tentacles can be affected by the depletion of phagocytic hemocytes. When the snails were injected with clodronate liposomes to deplete phagocytic hemocytes, the tentacle regeneration process was significantly delayed, and the gene expressions associated with hemocyte-mediated functions in the blastema were modified. The study suggests an active role of hemocytes in the onset of tentacle regeneration.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yingying Wang, Yixiang Zhang, He Lv, Qiang Sheng
Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of using giant river prawns in controlling the population of golden apple snail juveniles. It suggests the potential application of giant river prawns in a rice-prawn symbiotic system for ecological farming to control the invasive golden apple snail.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ming-Zhen He, Wei Li, Saleh Juma, Atma Kabole, Da-Cheng Xu, Xin-Yao Wang, Jian He, Tao Jiang, Robert Bergquist, Kun Yang
Article
Infectious Diseases
Xin-Yao Wang, Jian He, Saleh Juma, Fatma Kabole, Jia-gang Guo, Jian-Rong Dai, Wei Li, Kun Yang
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2019)
Review
Parasitology
Eniola M. Abe, E. Tambo, Jingbo Xue, Jing Xu, Uwem F. Ekpo, David Rollinson, Kun Yang, Shi-Zhu Li, Xiao-Nong Zhou
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jing Xu, Shi-Zhu Li, Li-Juan Zhang, Robert Bergquist, Hui Dang, Qiang Wang, Shan Lv, Tian-Ping Wang, Dan-Dan Lin, Jian-Bing Liu, Guang-Hui Ren, Kun Yang, Yang Liu, Yi Dong, Shi-Qing Zhang, Xiao-Nong Zhou
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2020)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Mao-Mao Liu, Yun Feng, Kun Yang
Summary: This scoping review identified that water quality, soil composition, as well as the technology and application of biomolluscicides (plant extracts and microorganisms) deserve more attention. Findings from micro-environmental studies have good potentials in snail control applications. Further research is needed to investigate the impact of micro-environmental factors on snails and address the research gaps.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Wei Wang, Robert Bergquist, Charles H. King, Kun Yang
Summary: China has successfully eliminated schistosomiasis as a public health problem through concerted control efforts over more than half a century, providing valuable insights for global elimination efforts in other endemic regions.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Nian-Nian Bi, Song Zhao, Jian-Feng Zhang, Ying Cheng, Chen-Yang Zuo, Gang-Long Yang, Kun Yang
Summary: This study used a label-free proteomics method to investigate potential biomarkers for early diagnosis of schistosomiasis. The results revealed significant changes in host-derived proteins and S. japonicum proteins during infection and treatment, suggesting implications for early detection and treatment of the disease. These findings offer new insights into the pathogenesis of S. japonicum and guidance for potential biomarkers for schistosomiasis.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Liang Shi, Jian-Feng Zhang, Wei Li, Kun Yang
Summary: Schistosomiasis is a serious parasitic disease that is of great importance to the prevention and control work in China. The combination of traditional and new technologies allows for accurate assessment of schistosomiasis transmission risk, providing more effective approaches to accelerate the elimination of schistosomiasis.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Xinyao Wang, Saleh Juma, Wei Li, Mchanga Suleman, Mtumweni Ali Muhsin, Jian He, Mingzhen He, Dacheng Xu, Jianfeng Zhang, Robert Bergquist, Kun Yang
Summary: This study found that the climate conditions in mainland China can support the annual regeneration of Bulinus globosus, and there is a gradual expansion trend from south to north from 2015 to 2019. This indicates a potential risk of colonization of B. globosus in mainland China under climate change.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Hong Lin, Song Zhao, Yuying Ye, Lei Shao, Nizhen Jiang, Kun Yang
Summary: In this study, a rapid, sensitive, and specific detection method for B. microti was developed using recombinase-aided amplification (RAA) assay, which showed promising results and potential application in screening potentially infected individuals.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Zhe Wang, Lu Liu, Liang Shi, Xinyao Wang, Jianfeng Zhang, Wei Li, Kun Yang
Summary: The study found that the distribution of Oncomelania hupensis along the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province showed significant spatial aggregation, with different determinants affecting the distribution in various areas, which could provide a scientific basis for precise prevention and control of the snails. The GTWR model was used to identify dynamic determinants for the distribution of O. hupensis, contributing to national programs for the control of schistosomiasis and other snail-borne diseases.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiyun Liu, Wenjun Hu, Juma Saleh, Yuyan Wang, Qingkai Xue, Hongchu Wu, Kun Yang, Yuzheng Huang
Summary: This study assessed the understanding, awareness, and behaviors of schistosomiasis among students in Zanzibar, and identified several contributing factors. The findings indicated a lack of knowledge about schistosomiasis among the participants, despite their awareness of the risks. Age, family size, and presence of hematuria were identified as influencing factors. It is crucial to implement various health education methods to improve students' knowledge of schistosomiasis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mtumweni Ali Muhsin, Xinyao Wang, Fatma Mohammed Kabole, January Zilabumba, Kun Yang
Summary: Schistosomiasis is a serious tropical disease that affects millions of people, primarily in Africa. This study found that while mass drug administration alone is ineffective in eliminating the disease, integrated measures such as snail control can help prevent reinfection and contribute to the elimination of schistosomiasis in Africa.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hong-Mei Li, Ying-Jun Qian, Kun Yang, Wei Ding, Lu-Lu Huang, Xue-Jiao Ma, Lei Duan, Duo-Quan Wang, Ya-Yi Guan, Ning Xiao, Xiao-Nong Zhou
Summary: The study showed that China has played an important role in the development of RNAS(+) since its establishment, primarily focusing on improving capacity building, providing funding support, coordination responsibility, and joint application of cooperation programs. Most respondents were familiar with RNAS(+) and identified challenges such as sustainable funding and skills, expressing a continued need for China's support.
GLOBAL HEALTH RESEARCH AND POLICY
(2021)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Wei Wang, Kun Yang
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2020)