Basic Info

Common NameAluminum(F03417)
2D Structure
Description

Aluminium is a soft, lightweight metal with appearance ranging from silvery to dull gray, depending on the surface roughness. Data indicate that aluminum contaminates much of the raw material used to manufacture solutions used for intravenous nutritional support of hospitalized and ambulatory patients, and that pharmaceutical manufacturers have only recently obtained the technology necessary to detect aluminum contamination of their products. As a result, aluminum bypassed normal barriers and entered the blood, accumulating in tissues such as bone, liver and the central nervous system with toxic consequences. Now that the FDA has finally issued a rule governing aluminum contamination in these solutions, manufacturers will need to develop methods to minimize such contamination; scientists should also realize that when data they obtain indicate a serious problem in the manufacturing sector they should be sure that the problem is properly addressed. Physiologically, this metal/element. exists as an ion in the body. (A7725).

FRCD IDF03417
CAS Number7429-90-5
PubChem CID5359268
FormulaAl
IUPAC Name

aluminum

InChI Key

XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/Al

Canonical SMILES

[Al]

Isomeric SMILES

[Al]

WikipediaAluminum
Synonyms
        
            Adom
        
            Aluminum
        
            Aluminium
        
            7429-90-5
        
            Aluminum metal
        
            Aluminum powder
        
            aluminio
        
            Aluminum 27
        
            Metana
        
            Alumina fibre
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Metal
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomInorganic compounds
SuperclassHomogeneous metal compounds
ClassHomogeneous post-transition metal compounds
SubclassNot available
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentHomogeneous post-transition metal compounds
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkNot available
SubstituentsHomogeneous post-transition metal
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of inorganic compounds known as homogeneous post-transition metal compounds. These are inorganic compounds containing only metal atoms,with the largest atom being a post-transition metal atom.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight26.982
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count0
Rotatable Bond Count0
Complexity0
Monoisotopic Mass26.982
Exact Mass26.982
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.9733
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9838
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2+0.7354
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.8810
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9787
Non-inhibitor0.9858
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.9108
Distribution
Subcellular localizationLysosome0.5856
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8305
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8255
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8145
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8813
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9392
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9716
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9571
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9855
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.8820
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9547
Non-inhibitor0.9746
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.9633
CarcinogensCarcinogens 0.6640
Fish ToxicityLow FHMT0.6181
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityLow TPT0.6631
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.8213
BiodegradationReady biodegradable0.7326
Acute Oral ToxicityIII0.5846
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Warning0.4769

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-1.0958LogS
Caco-2 Permeability1.6017LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity2.0135LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity1.5413pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity-0.7156pIGC50, ug/L

References

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Detection and characterisation of aluminium-containing nanoparticles in Chinesenoodles by single particle ICP-MS.Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess2018Jan28934065
The role of transposable elements in the evolution of aluminum resistance in plants.J Exp Bot2018 Oct 1630325439
Improving the stability of recombinant anthrax protective antigen vaccine.Vaccine2018 Oct 1530228030
The bivalve Ruditapes decussatus: A biomonitor of trace elements pollution in Sardinian coastal lagoons (Italy).Environ Pollut2018 Nov30064872
Analysis and Risk Assessment of Seven Toxic Element Residues in Raw Bovine Milk in China.Biol Trace Elem Res2018 May28825229
Uptake kinetics of pesticides chlorpyrifos and tebuconazole in the earthworm Eisenia andrei in two different soils.Environ Pollut2018 May29414347
Combined Subchronic Toxicity of Aluminum (III), Titanium (IV) and Silicon (IV) Oxide Nanoparticles and Its Alleviation with a Complex of Bioprotectors.Int J Mol Sci2018 Mar 1329534019
Status and interrelationship of toenail elements in Pacific children.J Trace Elem Med Biol2018 Mar29413098
Effects of feeding bentonite clay upon ochratoxin A-induced immunosuppression in broiler chicks.Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess2018 Mar29210610
A New Barley Stripe Mosaic Virus Allows Large Protein Overexpression for RapidFunction Analysis.Plant Physiol2018 Mar29269575
Behavioral effects of long-term oral administration of aluminum ammonium sulfate in male and female C57BL/6J mice.Neuropsychopharmacol Rep2018 Mar30106265
[Assessment on exposure of dietary aluminium among residents in Shaanxi Province during 2013-2015].Wei Sheng Yan Jiu2018 Mar29903289
Levels of Toxic Elements in Tea Brands Commercialized in Egypt Using OptimizedDual-Pulsed Laser-Induced Spectral Analysis Spectrometer.Biol Trace Elem Res2018 Jun 629876796
Is aluminum exposure a risk factor for neurological disorders?J Res Med Sci2018 Jun 630057635
Converting environmental risks to benefits by using spent coffee grounds (SCG) asa valuable resource.Environ Sci Pollut Res Int2018 Jun 229860699
Nanoemulsion adjuvant-driven redirection of T<sub>H</sub>2 immunity inhibits allergic reactions in murine models of peanut allergy.J Allergy Clin Immunol2018 Jun29655584
Aluminium in foodstuff and the influence of aluminium foil used for foodpreparation or short time storage.Food Addit Contam Part B Surveill2018 Jun29486656
Detoxification of polluted marine sediments using water treatment sludge.J Environ Sci Health A Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng2018 Jul 329517406
Inhibiting effects of common trivalent metal ions on transmembrane-type 2 matrix metalloproteinase.Int J Biol Macromol2018 Jul 2430048727
Release of aluminium and thallium ions from uncoated food contact materials made of aluminium alloys into food and food simulant.PLoS One2018 Jul 2330036389

Targets

General Function:
Serine-type endopeptidase activity
Specific Function:
Glandular kallikreins cleave Met-Lys and Arg-Ser bonds in kininogen to release Lys-bradykinin.
Gene Name:
KLK1
Uniprot ID:
P06870
Molecular Weight:
28889.425 Da
References
  1. De Sousa MO, Santoro MM, De Souza Figueiredo AF: The effect of cations on the amidase activity of human tissue kallikrein: 1-linear competitive inhibition by sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. 2-linear mixed inhibition by aluminium. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem. 2004 Aug;19(4):317-25. [15558947 ]
General Function:
Transferrin receptor binding
Specific Function:
Transferrins are iron binding transport proteins which can bind two Fe(3+) ions in association with the binding of an anion, usually bicarbonate. It is responsible for the transport of iron from sites of absorption and heme degradation to those of storage and utilization. Serum transferrin may also have a further role in stimulating cell proliferation.
Gene Name:
TF
Uniprot ID:
P02787
Molecular Weight:
77063.195 Da
References
  1. Nolte E, Beck E, Winklhofer C, Steinhausen C: Compartmental model for aluminium biokinetics. Hum Exp Toxicol. 2001 Feb;20(2):111-7. [11327511 ]
General Function:
Steroid hormone binding
Specific Function:
This is the catalytic component of the active enzyme, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange of sodium and potassium ions across the plasma membrane. This action creates the electrochemical gradient of sodium and potassium ions, providing the energy for active transport of various nutrients.
Gene Name:
ATP1A1
Uniprot ID:
P05023
Molecular Weight:
112895.01 Da
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [11752352 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear hormone receptor. The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Ligand-dependent nuclear transactivation involves either direct homodimer binding to a palindromic estrogen response element (ERE) sequence or association with other DNA-binding transcription factors, such as AP-1/c-Jun, c-Fos, ATF-2, Sp1 and Sp3, to mediate ERE-independent signaling. Ligand binding induces a conformational change allowing subsequent or combinatorial association with multiprotein coactivator complexes through LXXLL motifs of their respective components. Mutual transrepression occurs between the estrogen receptor (ER) and NF-kappa-B in a cell-type specific manner. Decreases NF-kappa-B DNA-binding activity and inhibits NF-kappa-B-mediated transcription from the IL6 promoter and displace RELA/p65 and associated coregulators from the promoter. Recruited to the NF-kappa-B response element of the CCL2 and IL8 promoters and can displace CREBBP. Present with NF-kappa-B components RELA/p65 and NFKB1/p50 on ERE sequences. Can also act synergistically with NF-kappa-B to activate transcription involving respective recruitment adjacent response elements; the function involves CREBBP. Can activate the transcriptional activity of TFF1. Also mediates membrane-initiated estrogen signaling involving various kinase cascades. Isoform 3 is involved in activation of NOS3 and endothelial nitric oxide production. Isoforms lacking one or several functional domains are thought to modulate transcriptional activity by competitive ligand or DNA binding and/or heterodimerization with the full length receptor. Essential for MTA1-mediated transcriptional regulation of BRCA1 and BCAS3. Isoform 3 can bind to ERE and inhibit isoform 1.
Gene Name:
ESR1
Uniprot ID:
P03372
Molecular Weight:
66215.45 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Aluminum can also interact with estrogen receptors, increasing the expression of estrogen-related genes and contributing to the progression of breast cancer.
References
  1. Darbre PD: Metalloestrogens: an emerging class of inorganic xenoestrogens with potential to add to the oestrogenic burden of the human breast. J Appl Toxicol. 2006 May-Jun;26(3):191-7. [16489580 ]
General Function:
Transcription factor binding
Specific Function:
As the sensor component of the NLRP3 inflammasome, plays a crucial role in innate immunity and inflammation. In response to pathogens and other damage-associated signals, initiates the formation of the inflammasome polymeric complex, made of NLRP3, PYCARD and CASP1 (and possibly CASP4 and CASP5). Recruitement of proCASP1 to the inflammasome promotes its activation and CASP1-catalyzed IL1B and IL18 maturation and secretion in the extracellular milieu. Activation of NLRP3 inflammasome is also required for HMGB1 secretion (PubMed:22801494). The active cytokines and HMGB1 stimulate inflammatory responses. Inflammasomes can also induce pyroptosis, an inflammatory form of programmed cell death. Under resting conditions, NLRP3 is autoinhibited. NLRP3 activation stimuli include extracellular ATP, reactive oxygen species, K(+) efflux, crystals of monosodium urate or cholesterol, beta-amyloid fibers, environmental or industrial particles and nanoparticles, etc. However, it is unclear what constitutes the direct NLRP3 activator. Independently of inflammasome activation, regulates the differentiation of T helper 2 (Th2) cells and has a role in Th2 cell-dependent asthma and tumor growth (By similarity). During Th2 differentiation, required for optimal IRF4 binding to IL4 promoter and for IRF4-dependent IL4 transcription. Binds to the consensus DNA sequence 5'-GRRGGNRGAG-3'. May also participate in the transcription of IL5, IL13, GATA3, CCR3, CCR4 and MAF (By similarity).
Gene Name:
NLRP3
Uniprot ID:
Q96P20
Molecular Weight:
118171.375 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Certain aluminum salts induce immune responses by activating the NALP3 inflammasome, which in turn induces the production of interleukins.
References
  1. Aimanianda V, Haensler J, Lacroix-Desmazes S, Kaveri SV, Bayry J: Novel cellular and molecular mechanisms of induction of immune responses by aluminum adjuvants. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2009 Jun;30(6):287-95. doi: 10.1016/j.tips.2009.03.005. Epub 2009 May 11. [19439372 ]