C60-Based Antioxidant Boosts Lifespan and Brain Health in Mice

C60-Based Antioxidant Boosts Lifespan and Brain Health in Mice A study tested a synthetic antioxidant, a carboxyfullerene molecule mimicking superoxide dismutase (SOD), on middle-aged, healthy mice. This molecule, derived from fullerene C60, was designed to neutralize harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) that damage cells and contribute to aging. Key Findings: Longer Lifespan: Mice given the […]

Liposome-Fullerene Complex Protects Skin from UVA Damage

Liposome-Fullerene Complex Protects Skin from UVA Damage A research study published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications in 2010 by Ito et al. investigates the protective effects of a fullerene-C60/liposome complex (Liposome-Fullerene, or Lpsm-Flln) against skin damage caused by UVA radiation, a harmful component of sunlight. The study shows that this complex can shield skin […]

Carboxyfullerene SOD Mimetic Enhances Cognition and Lifespan in Mice

Carboxyfullerene SOD Mimetic Enhances Cognition and Lifespan in Mice A groundbreaking study published in Neurobiology of Aging (Quick et al., 2006) explored the effects of a synthetic superoxide dismutase (SOD) mimetic, a small-molecule antioxidant, on aging in wild-type mice. Starting at middle age, mice received chronic treatment with a carboxyfullerene-based compound designed to combat oxidative […]