In cancer research, methylene blue has shown potential as a “photosensitiser” in treatments using laser light – meaning it makes certain cancer cells more vulnerable to treatment.

The chemical compound known as methylene blue boasts a long history of use in numerous medical settings. Its importance is primarily drawn from its ability to enhance mitochondrial function.

Objective: To investigate whether methylene blue (MB) treatment can reverse neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction caused by oxygen glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD ...