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Neurobiol Aging December 2011 PMID 21316815

"Lest we forget you--methylene blue...".

R Heiner Schirmer, Heike Adler, Marcus Pickhardt, Eckhard Mandelkow

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47
Peak: 2 in May 2023
across 4 sources since Mar 2020

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Mar 2020 – Sep 2025

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  • YouTube2 videos

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight the versatile nature of methylene blue, with posts referencing its effectiveness against RNA viruses and bacteria, and noting recent reviews and studies that explore its applications in cancer and neurodegeneration, which underscores genuine interest and some depth of engagement in its medical potential.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential of methylene blue in treating various conditions, reflecting a general supportive stance.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity about the applications of methylene blue, referencing multiple studies and possible new uses.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include sharing of scientific links and clarifications, indicating a moderate level of detailed discussion, although some contributions are brief.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest recognition of methylene blue's historical and potential future significance in medicine, but without widespread calls to action.

Abstract in brief

  • Methylene blue (MB) is a synthetic drug with over 120 years of use in medical treatments and as a staining agent.
  • Recently, interest has grown in using MB as an antimalarial and in treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, mainly by preventing tau protein clumping.
  • The review covers MB’s history, traditional medical uses, and new developments highlighting its potential in modern therapies.]
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Chris Scherf
@ChrisScherf · X

@TaraBull808 It works on RNA viruses (doi:10.1016/j.antiviral.2003.11.004), some bacteria ( https://t.co/toCDa91kON) and treating a number of health conditions. One scoping review is here: https://t.co/toCDa91kON and another review here: doi:10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2010.12.012

Feb 6, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,857 followers View post →
Prashant
@prashanttejura · X

@tweetsofmeet @rashlessdoctor Whats SSGH ? where is it ? came across other uses of MB :- https://t.co/TkYZfgrV25

Sep 1, 2020 · 15,698 followers View post →
Jodi Sanford
@downsideupwards · X

RT @ChrisScherf: @TaraBull808 It works on RNA viruses (doi:10.1016/j.antiviral.2003.11.004), some bacteria ( https://t.co/toCDa91kON) and t…

Feb 6, 2025 · 1 share · 2,501 followers View post →
Ivana
@ivana111177 · X

Methylene Blue for Cancer and Neurodegeneration https://t.co/rXVgLj4XEQ via @YouTube

May 14, 2023 · 941 followers View post →
Fion Mor
@terri5464689066 · X

https://t.co/Jayg8eipNV

Jul 15, 2023 · 844 followers View post →
Light Therapy Adelaide
@Brady850nm · X

Methylene Blue for Cancer and Neurodegeneration - YouTube https://t.co/GctuXiABgb

Mar 30, 2025 · 340 followers View post →

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Light Therapy Adelaide
@Brady850nm · X

Methylene Blue for Cancer and Neurodegeneration - YouTube https://t.co/GctuXiABgb

Mar 30, 2025 · 340 followers View post →
Jodi Sanford
@downsideupwards · X

RT @ChrisScherf: @TaraBull808 It works on RNA viruses (doi:10.1016/j.antiviral.2003.11.004), some bacteria ( https://t.co/toCDa91kON) and t…

Feb 6, 2025 · 1 share · 2,501 followers View post →
Chris Scherf
@ChrisScherf · X

@TaraBull808 It works on RNA viruses (doi:10.1016/j.antiviral.2003.11.004), some bacteria ( https://t.co/toCDa91kON) and treating a number of health conditions. One scoping review is here: https://t.co/toCDa91kON and another review here: doi:10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2010.12.012

Feb 6, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,857 followers View post →
Fion Mor
@terri5464689066 · X

https://t.co/Jayg8eipNV

Jul 15, 2023 · 844 followers View post →
Sam
@OrionwebsterSam · X

Methylene Blue for Cancer and Neurodegeneration https://t.co/J4jYekeYoV via @YouTube

May 18, 2023 · 4 followers View post →
Ivana
@ivana111177 · X

Methylene Blue for Cancer and Neurodegeneration https://t.co/rXVgLj4XEQ via @YouTube

May 14, 2023 · 941 followers View post →
Prashant
@prashanttejura · X

@tweetsofmeet @rashlessdoctor Whats SSGH ? where is it ? came across other uses of MB :- https://t.co/TkYZfgrV25

Sep 1, 2020 · 15,698 followers View post →