C60-Based Antioxidants for Brain Health

C60-Based Antioxidants for Brain Health Researchers studied carboxyfullerenes, water-soluble versions of the [60]fullerene (C60) molecule, for their ability to protect brain cells. These compounds act as powerful antioxidants, neutralizing harmful molecules that damage the brain. Key Points: Antioxidant Power: Carboxyfullerenes eliminate dangerous reactive oxygen species, like superoxide and hydrogen peroxide, and prevent damage to fats […]

C60 Derivative Protects Brain in Parkinson’s Model

C60 Derivative Protects Brain in Parkinson’s Model A study tested carboxyfullerene (C3), a water-soluble derivative of [60]fullerene (C60), for its ability to protect brain function in macaque monkeys with Parkinson’s-like symptoms induced by MPTP, a toxin that mimics the disease. This was the first in vivo test of C3 as a neuroprotective agent in a […]