Water-Soluble C60 Fullerene as a Protective Agent for Osteoarthritis

A research study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism in 2012 by Yudoh et al. explores the potential of water-soluble C60 fullerene, a powerful antioxidant, to protect joint cartilage from degeneration in osteoarthritis (OA). The study demonstrates that C60 can reduce cartilage damage by counteracting oxidative stress, a key factor in OA progression, both in lab…