Methylene Blue overview:
Chemical name: Methylthioninium chloride
Molecular formula: C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S
Molecular weight: 319.85 g/mol
Appearance: Dark green crystalline powder; yields a deep blue aqueous solution.
Function / Applications:
Redox agent: Acts as an electron carrier in oxidative–reductive biological systems.
Cellular research: Used to study mitochondrial respiration, oxidative stress, and redox cycling.
Staining dye: Commonly used in histology, bacteriology, and microscopy.
Photodynamic & antioxidant research: Investigated for neuroprotective and metabolic applications in preclinical models.
Synergy potential: When paired with antioxidant or mitochondrial peptides (e.g., Pinealon, Epitalon), may enhance cellular energy metabolism and oxidative resilience in experimental systems.