Lipofullerenes

Lipid attachment made fullerenes bioavailable and able to cross cell membranes. Lipofullerenes behave differently from aqueous C60. Different lipid chains and combinations were tested for effects in tissues including hair, eyes, liver, and skin. The lipid component influences solubility, membrane compatibility, tissue delivery, and biological response. Lipofullerenes are fullerenes bound or adducted to lipids. Because formulations may be mostly oil, carrier oil quality strongly affects formulation behavior.