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Synthesis, Characterization, and Cellular Uptake of Magnesium Maltol and Ethylmaltol Complexes
Derek R Case1, Ren Gonzalez2, Jon Zubieta1
1Department of Chemistry, Syracuse University, 111 College Place, Syracuse, New York 13244, United States.
ACS Omega
|November 15, 2021
Summary
Hypomagnesemia is a growing health concern. This study explores novel, all-natural magnesium compounds with maltol and ethylmaltol ligands for improved supplementation and cellular uptake.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Nutritional Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- Magnesium deficiency (hypomagnesemia) is a prevalent clinical issue.
- Current magnesium supplements have limitations like poor solubility, laxation, and non-natural ligands.
- There is a need for well-characterized, water-soluble, natural magnesium compounds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize novel magnesium complexes using maltol and ethylmaltol.
- To evaluate the aqueous solubility and cellular uptake of these new magnesium compounds.
- To address the limitations of existing magnesium supplements.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of magnesium-maltol and magnesium-ethylmaltol complexes.
- Solution and solid-state characterization of the synthesized compounds.
- Assessment of aqueous solubility and in vitro cellular uptake.
Main Results:
- Successful synthesis and full characterization of magnesium-maltol and magnesium-ethylmaltol complexes.
- Demonstrated good aqueous solubility for the novel complexes.
- Preliminary data suggests favorable cellular uptake of the magnesium complexes.
Conclusions:
- Magnesium complexes with maltol and ethylmaltol represent promising candidates for improved magnesium supplementation.
- These novel compounds overcome some limitations of conventional magnesium salts and oxides.
- Further research is warranted to explore their therapeutic potential in managing hypomagnesemia.
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