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 […]

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 […]