C60 is non-toxic
In this study, rats were given 1 gram of C60 per kilogram of body weight and no toxicity was found. Sub-acute oral toxicity study with fullerene C60 in ratsStudy strengths: This study was done in vivo, in living mice. The amount of C60 administered to the test rats in this study was approximately 10,000 times…
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.In simple terms, SARS-CoV-2 spreads by attaching…
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 than traditional sunscreens.How Does It Work? PHFs, derived…
Optical Control of Mitochondrial Reactions Using C60
Purpose: This study explores how a molecule combining ferrocene (Fc), porphyrin (ZnP), and fullerene (C60) can be used with light to control chemical reactions in the mitochondria of living cells, specifically HeLa cells, to influence cell functions like signaling and biomolecule synthesis.Findings: The Fc-ZnP-C60 molecule, delivered to mitochondria using a nano-carrier called MITO-Porter, triggers a…
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, influenza (flu) viruses mutate quickly, making them hard…
Found Protective Benefits of C60 Injected into Mice Brains, Except in Large Amounts
A study on injecting live mice brains with carboxy fullerene suggested it could be useful in preventing stroke, 20% of the mice that were injected with too much polyhydroxylated C60 died. Local carboxy fullerene protects cortical infarction in rat brainStudy strengths: C60 was found to be useful in protecting against damage from strokes.Study weaknesses: Due…
Fullerenols as Powerful Antioxidants
What’s New? Researchers studied fullerenols, water-soluble versions of fullerene C60, a carbon molecule shaped like a soccer ball, to understand their ability to act as antioxidants. Using a test called the β-carotene bleaching assay, they examined how fullerenols with different numbers of hydroxyl groups (8 to 44) neutralize harmful molecules called reactive oxygen species (ROS).Key…
How Tesla Glass Uses C60 to Boost Your Health
Tesla Glass harnesses the power of fullerene C60, a special carbon molecule discovered by Nobel Prize-winning scientists, to improve your well-being. Shaped like a soccer ball, C60 has a unique structure that matches healthy cells in your body. This allows it to send helpful signals to your brain and eyes using something called hyper-harmonized light.This…
Metallofullerenols – A New Hope for Cancer Treatment
What’s New? Scientists are exploring metallofullerenols (MFs), special versions of fullerene C60 molecules with metals like gadolinium trapped inside, for medical uses. Originally used to improve MRI scans, MFs are now showing exciting potential in cancer treatment and beyond.Key Findings: MFs are powerful because they:Act as antioxidants, neutralizing harmful molecules (reactive oxygen species) that damage…
DNA Damage from Particles of C60
Particles of C60 suspended in oil caused DNA damage in rats, changing the DNA expression of the lungs and liver. Oxidatively Damaged DNA in Rats Exposed by Oral Gavage to C60 Fullerenes and Single-Walled Carbon NanotubesStudy strengths: None. Not relevant to C60 that would be consumed by humans.Study weaknesses: This study uses nanoparticles of C60,…