Polyethylene Glycol-Hydrophilic Carbon Cluster (IMAGE)

Rice University

Polyethylene Glycol-Hydrophilic Carbon Cluster

Caption

A polyethylene glycol-hydrophilic carbon cluster developed at Rice University has the potential to quench the overexpression of damaging superoxides through the catalytic turnover of reactive oxygen species that can harm biological functions.

Credit

Errol Samuel/Rice University

Usage Restrictions

For news reporting purposes only.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.