Water-Soluble C60 Fullerene Derivatives Fight Influenza Viruses
Water-Soluble C60 Fullerene Derivatives Fight Influenza Viruses A research study published in Pharmaceutics in 2022 by Troshina et al. explores how water-soluble C60 fullerene derivatives, modified carbon-based nanoparticles, can block influenza virus replication. The study shows these compounds protect cells from a range of influenza strains, offering potential for new antiviral treatments. In simple terms, […]
Modified C60 Fullerene Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Variants
Modified C60 Fullerene Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Variants A research study published in Small in 2023 by Altube et al. explores a new approach to block SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, using a modified C60 fullerene combined with polyglycerol sulfates. The stud shows that this hybrid material can prevent infection by multiple virus variants in lab tests. […]
C60 Fullerene Enhances Testicular Tissue Preservation
C60 Fullerene Enhances Testicular Tissue Preservation A research study published in BioMed Research International in 2020 by Volkova et al. explores how C60 fullerene, a carbon-based nanoparticle, can improve the preservation of testicular tissue during cryopreservation. The study shows that C60 acts as a powerful antioxidant to protect testicular tissue from damage during freezing and […]
C60 Fullerene Protects Brain Cells in Diabetic Rats
C60 Fullerene Protects Brain Cells in Diabetic Rats A research study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience in 2021 by Ghaffari et al. investigates how pristine C60 fullerene nanoparticles, a type of carbon molecule, can protect brain cells in rats with diabetes. The study, shows that C60 fullerene reduces damage caused by high blood sugar in […]
Water-Soluble C60 Fullerene Reduces Lung Scarring in Mice
Water-Soluble C60 Fullerene Reduces Lung Scarring in Mice A research study published in International Journal of Nanomedicine in 2020 by Li et al. investigates the potential of water-soluble C60 fullerene (C60(OH)22), a carbon-based nanoparticle, to protect against lung scarring in a mouse model of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The study, shows that C60 can reduce […]
C60 Fullerene Reduces Liver Damage in Rat Model of Liver Cancer
C60 Fullerene Reduces Liver Damage in Rat Model of Liver Cancer A research study published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity in 2020 by Halenova et al. investigates the effects of water-soluble C60 fullerene, a carbon-based nanoparticle, on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a common liver cancer, in rats. The study, shows that C60 fullerene can slow […]
C60 Fullerene Helps Muscles Recover from Fatigue
C60 Fullerene Helps Muscles Recover from Fatigue A research study published in Journal of Nanobiotechnology in 2017 by Prylutskyy et al. explores how C60 fullerene, a unique carbon molecule, can help reduce and prevent muscle fatigue in rats. The study, shows that C60 fullerene acts as a powerful antioxidant to improve muscle recovery and endurance. […]
New Sunscreen Breakthrough: C60-Based Protection for Your Skin
New Sunscreen Breakthrough: C60-Based Protection for Your Skin A new patent (US20240277587A1) introduces a game-changing sunscreen ingredient: polyhydroxy fullerenes (PHFs), a water-soluble form of the [60]fullerene (C60) molecule. With over 1 million skin cancer cases diagnosed annually in the U.S., costing $8.1 billion, this innovation could transform skin protection by tackling UV damage more effectively […]
C60 Derivatives as a New Weapon Against Cancer
C60 Derivatives as a New Weapon Against Cancer What’s New? Researchers have developed a new set of [60]fullerene (C60) derivatives, modified with pyridinium groups, to fight cancer. Unlike earlier versions that were hard to purify, these single-addition (mono-adduct) compounds are easier to produce and show strong anti-cancer effects, even against drug-resistant tumors. Key Findings: Cancer […]
C60-Based Antioxidants for Brain Health
C60-Based Antioxidants for Brain Health Researchers studied carboxyfullerenes, water-soluble versions of the [60]fullerene (C60) molecule, for their ability to protect brain cells. These compounds act as powerful antioxidants, neutralizing harmful molecules that damage the brain. Key Points: Antioxidant Power: Carboxyfullerenes eliminate dangerous reactive oxygen species, like superoxide and hydrogen peroxide, and prevent damage to fats […]