Free Radical Sponge,  Immune Support & Anti-inflammatory Research

C60 has an antioxidant efficacy several hundred-fold higher than conventional antioxidants. The Applications of Buckminsterfullerene C60 and Derivatives in Orthopaedic Research

 

C60 enhances radiation protection. https://owndoc.com/pdf/C60-gamma-radiation-protection.pdf

 

C60 was found to be protective against apoptosis in healthy cells. C60 Carboxyfullerene Exerts a Protective Activity against Oxidative Stress-Induced Apoptosis in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

 

C60 may contribute to the inhibition of tumour growth and protection of normal cells through their antioxidant properties

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28005089/

 

C60 was found to inhibit allergic response also with antihistamine properties and inhibited IgE-induced elevation “These findings identify a new biological function for fullerenes and may represent a novel way to control Mast Cell-dependent diseases including asthma, inflammatory arthritis, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis. Fullerene Nanomaterials Inhibit the Allergic Response

 

Results show that C60 could be considered as a new potential pharmacological agent that can realize its effects mainly through anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity on arthritis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23012990/

 

C60 was found to enhance the production of immune cells, such as lymphocytes (white blood cells). Immunostimulatory properties and enhanced TNF- alpha mediated cellular immunity for tumor therapy by C60

 

C60 was found, in a 2013 study, to effectively combat the flu virus. C60 compounds can help inhibit Influenza A

 

In a 2019 study, C60 was found to have antiviral capabilities. Fullerene compounds knock out virus infections like HIV and HSV

 

C60 may help activate cells of the innate and adaptive immune system. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22942641/