Design and mechanistic study of a high-sensitivity small-molecule fluorescent probe for the detection of microcystin-LR

Key Points

• The aim is to design and evaluate a high-sensitivity fluorescent probe for the detection of microcystin-LR.
• Developed a small-molecule fluorescent probe targeting microcystin-LR.
• Assessed the probe's sensitivity and specificity in laboratory conditions.
• Compared performance to conventional analytical methods.
• The probe showed high sensitivity in detecting microcystin-LR at low concentrations.
• Performance was significantly better than conventional methods requiring complex instrumentation.
• The detection method could facilitate quicker and easier monitoring of water quality.