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 […]

Carboxyfullerenes as Potent Neuroprotective Agents

Carboxyfullerenes as Potent Neuroprotective Agents A pioneering study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (Dugan et al., 1997) investigated the neuroprotective potential of water-soluble carboxylic acid C60 derivatives, specifically two regioisomers (C3 and D3 symmetry) with three malonic acid groups per molecule. Using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) analysis, both isomers demonstrated […]