| Description | Methylene Blue (Basic Blue 9) hydrate functions as an inhibitor of guanylyl cyclase (sGC), monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), and NO synthase (NOS). This compound, known for its vasopressor activity, is widely utilized as a dye in various medical procedures. It operates via the nitric oxide synthase/guanylate cyclase signaling pathway to diminish prepulse inhibition and possesses the capacity to cross the blood-brain barrier. Methylene Blue hydrate acts as a REDOX cycling compound and inhibits Tau protein aggregation. Moreover, it is effective in reducing cerebral edema, damping microglial activation, and alleviating neuroinflammation, demonstrating its multifaceted therapeutic potential [1] [2] [3]. |
| molecular weight | N/A |
| Molecular formula | C16H18N3S.Cl.xH2O |
| CAS | 122965-43-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |