What are Free Radicals?

What are Free Radicals?

Free radicals are highly reactive and unstable molecules that contain one or more unpaired electrons. Because of their unstable nature, they seek to bond with other molecules, in a process called oxidation, which can cause damage to cells, proteins, and DNA. Free...
Carboxyfullerenes as neuroprotective agents

Carboxyfullerenes as neuroprotective agents

Two regioisomers with C3 or D3 symmetry of water-soluble carboxylic acid C60 derivatives, containing three malonic acid groups per molecule, were synthesized and found to be equipotent free radical scavengers in solution as assessed by EPR analysis. Read full...