Mitochondrial electron transport and methylene blue research summary
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Methylene Blue and Mitochondrial Bioenergetics: Research Summary

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By VLA Editorial Team
Research desk
· Mar 1, 2026
· 6 min read

Methylene blue can accept electrons from NADH and donate them to cytochrome c, bypassing complexes I–III when they are impaired. This has been studied in models of neurodegeneration, ischemia-reperfusion injury, and cognitive aging.

Cytochrome c electron acceptor pathway and methylene blue bioenergetics
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