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 cells in vitro, in a test tube.

A 1996 study found that C60 Fullerenes are biological antioxidant compounds that can reduce the body’s response to allergies. Buckminsterfullerenol free radical scavengers reduce excitotoxic and apoptotic death of cultured cortical neurons

• Study strengths: C60 prevented death in nerve cells.
• Study weaknesses: This study was done with human cells in vitro, in a test tube.