Category: Latest Research

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 + Nerves Nerves can die from oxidative stress and overstimulation. In this study, C60 protected nerves from dying due to “overwork” in cell cultures. Buckminsterfullerenol free radical scavengers reduce excitotoxic and apoptotic death of cultured cortical neurons Study strengths: Strongly protected human nerve cells from oxidative stress and overstimulation. Study weaknesses: This study was done…

C60 + Metabolism and Weight This 2010 study found that C60 prevents cells from turning into fat cells, in both mice and humans and may effectively help prevent weight gain. The effect of squalane-dissolved fullerene-C60 on adipogenesis-accompanied oxidative stress and macrophage activation in a preadipocyte-monocyte co-culture system Study strengths: C60 worked in both animal and human…

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 rats Study strengths: This study was done in vivo, in living mice. The amount of C60 administered to the test rats in this study was…

C60 + Cognitive Function In a 2001 animal study, C60 showed strong neuroprotective properties. Fullerene-based Antioxidants and Neurodegenerative Disorders Study strengths: Strongly protected nerve cells. Study weaknesses: This study was done in vivo, in living mice. C60 prevented cognitive decline in mice. A carboxyfullerene SOD mimetic improves cognition and extends the lifespan of mice Study strengths: C60…

C60 + Immune Response C60 was found to enhance the production of immune cells, such as lymphocytes (white blood cells). Immunostimulatory properties and enhanced TNF- alpha mediated cellular immunity for tumor therapy by C60 Study strengths: Significantly increased human immune cells production. Study weakness: This study was done with human cells in vitro, in a test…

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…