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aluminum maltolate

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Description

Aluminum maltolate is a synthetic compound that consists of aluminum bound to maltol, a natural compound found in various plants. Its synthesis involves reacting aluminum salts with maltol. It is a stable compound that readily dissolves in water. Aluminum maltolate is primarily studied for its potential applications in medicine and agriculture. In medicine, it is being explored as a treatment for aluminum deficiency, a condition that can arise in individuals with certain medical conditions. Research suggests that aluminum maltolate may also have potential as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent. In agriculture, it is being investigated as a potential micronutrient supplement for plants. However, its effects on plant growth and development require further research. Overall, while aluminum maltolate shows promise in various fields, further studies are necessary to fully understand its mechanisms of action and potential benefits.'

aluminum maltolate: aluminum cpd, not an aluminum salt [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID92427
MeSH IDM0185058

Synonyms (9)

Synonym
aluminum, tris(3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4h-pyran-4-onato-o(3),o(4))-, (oc-6-21)-
aluminum maltolate
maltolate
ccris 3465
aluminum maltol
aluminum, tris(3-(hydroxy-kappao)-2-methyl-4h-pyran-4-onato-kappao4)-, (oc-6-21)-
aluminum, tris(3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4h-pyran-4-onato-o3,o4)-, (oc-6-21)-
aluminum;2-methyl-4-oxopyran-3-olate
4h-pyran-4-one, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, aluminum salt (3:1)

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" It is suggested that polyhydroxy Al species are toxic to molluscan neurons, possibly via disruption of intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis."( Aluminum toxicity in a molluscan neuron: effects of counterions.
Campbell, MM; Jugdaohsingh, R; McCrohan, CR; Powell, JJ; White, KN, 2000
)
0.31
" These findings demonstrate differences in aluminum species and highlights the importance of these factors in modulating the toxic effect of aluminum."( Ligand specific effects on aluminum incorporation and toxicity in neurons and astrocytes.
Fraser, PE; Lévesque, L; McLachlan, DR; Mizzen, CA, 2000
)
0.31
" Inhibition of the latter enzyme by directly targeting its main site of activation could represent a strategy to prevent this adverse event."( The endoplasmic reticulum is the main site for caspase-3 activation following aluminum-induced neurotoxicity in rabbit hippocampus.
Ghribi, O; Herman, MM; Savory, J, 2002
)
0.31

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Considerable decrease in genome-wide methylation rate was associated with elevated dosage of aluminum maltolate (0."( [Research of aluminum to the cognitive ability and genome-wide methylation in rats].
Kang, P; Li, Z; Niu, Q; Ren, P; Yang, X; Yuan, Y, 2015
)
0.64
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (54)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's16 (29.63)18.2507
2000's20 (37.04)29.6817
2010's15 (27.78)24.3611
2020's3 (5.56)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 10.44

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index10.44 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.08 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.51 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (10.44)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (3.45%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other56 (96.55%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]