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 can help inhibit Influenza A

• Study strengths: Found anti-flu effects
• Study strengths and weaknesses: Had compounds attached to the C60 molecule. This study was done in vitro, in a test tube.