Carbon Nanomaterials and Immune Cell Activation

Carbon Nanomaterials and Immune Cell Activation What’s New? This study investigates how carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), tiny carbon-based particles, affect immune cells called macrophages at low, non-toxic doses. Unlike past research focusing on high, harmful doses, this work explores how small amounts influence immune responses over time. Key Findings: When macrophage-like cells were exposed to 10 […]

Carboxyfullerene as a Potential Treatment for Group A Streptococcus Infections

Carboxyfullerene as a Potential Treatment for Group A Streptococcus Infections A research study published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy in 2005 by Tsao et al. explores the use of carboxyfullerene, a water-soluble fullerene derivative, to combat infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus, or GAS). The study demonstrates that carboxyfullerene can protect against GAS […]