C60 Fullerene Reduces Liver Damage in Rat Model of Liver Cancer

C60 Fullerene Reduces Liver Damage in Rat Model of Liver Cancer A research study published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity in 2020 by Halenova et al. investigates the effects of water-soluble C60 fullerene, a carbon-based nanoparticle, on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a common liver cancer, in rats. The study, shows that C60 fullerene can slow […]

C60 Derivatives as a New Weapon Against Cancer

C60 Derivatives as a New Weapon Against Cancer What’s New? Researchers have developed a new set of [60]fullerene (C60) derivatives, modified with pyridinium groups, to fight cancer. Unlike earlier versions that were hard to purify, these single-addition (mono-adduct) compounds are easier to produce and show strong anti-cancer effects, even against drug-resistant tumors. Key Findings: Cancer […]

Squalane-Dissolved Fullerene-C60 Reduces Inflammation and Fat Cell Formation in Obesity-Related Research

Squalane-Dissolved Fullerene-C60 Reduces Inflammation and Fat Cell Formation in Obesity-Related Research A research study published in Biomaterials in 2010 by Xiao et al. investigates the effects of squalane-dissolved fullerene-C60 (Sql-fullerene), a carbon-based nanoparticle, on inflammation and fat cell development in lab models mimicking obesity-related conditions. The study shows that Sql-fullerene can reduce harmful processes linked […]

Water-Soluble C60 Fullerene as a Protective Agent for Osteoarthritis

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, […]

Carbon 60’s Potential Health Benefits: A Simple Look at the Science

Carbon 60’s Potential Health Benefits: A Simple Look at the Science A 2008 study in Biomaterials (Markovic et al.) dives into how Carbon 60 (C60), a unique soccer ball-shaped molecule, could support health by managing harmful molecules in the body called free radicals. C60 acts like a “sponge,” soaking up these free radicals, which can […]

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 […]