C60 + UV Damage and Other Ionizing Radiation

C60 + UV Damage and Other Ionizing Radiation C60 protects skin cells from UV damage. Fullerene-C60/liposome Complex: Defensive Effects Against UVA-induced Damages in Skin Structure, Nucleus and Collagen Type I/IV Fibrils, and the Permeability Into Human Skin Tissue Study strengths: C60 strongly protects human skin cells. Study weaknesses: This study was done with human cells in […]

C60 + Antimicrobial Properties

C60 + Antimicrobial Properties C60 was found to be an antimicrobial agent for group A streptococcus. Inhibition of Group A Streptococcus Infection by Carboxyfullerene Study strengths: C60 inhibited disease causing bacteria. Study weaknesses: This study was done in vivo, in living mice. C60 was found, in a 2013 study, to effectively combat the flu virus. C60 compounds […]

C60 + Scavenger of Free Radicals

C60 + Scavenger of Free Radicals C60 is characterized as a “free radical sponge” with an antioxidant efficacy several hundred-fold higher than conventional antioxidants. The Applications of Buckminsterfullerene C60 and Derivatives in Orthopedic Research Study strengths: This study reviewed a large number of previous research studies showing that C60 had beneficial effects in a wide range […]

C60 + Inflammatory (Allergic) Response

C60 + Inflammatory (Allergic) In a 2007 study, C60 was found to inhibit allergic response, and researchers believe it may play a role in controlling allergy-related inflammatory conditions. Fullerene Nanomaterials Inhibit the Allergic Response Study strengths: C60 may be useful in controlling allergies and cytokine storms in humans. Study weaknesses: This study was done with human […]

Computer Simulation Speculates Potential DNA Damage from C60

Computer Simulation Speculates Potential DNA Damage from C60 In a computer simulation with rigid RNA and DNA, C60 molecules fit in the groove of RNA and side groove of DNA. C60 binds to and deforms nucleotides Study strengths: None. This is not considered science at all. Study weaknesses: RNA and DNA are never rigid, but constantly […]

Questionable Funding Sources – Study Designed to Fail

Questionable Funding Sources – Study Designed to Fail In this study, C60 in olive oil was exposed to the equivalent of approximately 3-weeks of the blue/UV spectrum of sunlight, causing the oil to become rancid. Under the study’s protocol, there was no extension of the lifespan of the mice. C60 in olive oil causes light-dependent toxicity […]