Photodynamic inactivation of influenza virus with fullerene C60 suspension in allantoic fluid.

Background: Viruses are the most dangerous infectious contaminants of human donor blood and blood products. The purpose of the study was to investigate the virus-inactivating properties of fullerene suspension regarding influenza virus in allantoic fluid of chicken embryos.

Methods: Influenza virus was propagated in chicken embryos, water suspension of C60 fullerene was added to the allantoic fluid.