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Methylene Blue Pathway, Pharmacodynamics

Proteins (3)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Flavin reductase (NADPH)FR; EC 1.5.1.30; Biliverdin reductase B; BVR-B; 1.3.1.24; Biliverdin-IX beta-reductase; Green heme-binding protein; GHBP; NADPH-dependent diaphorase; NADPH-flavin reductase; FLRHomo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome b5Microsomal cytochrome b5 type A; MCB5Homo sapiens (human)
Glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenaseG6PD; EC 1.1.1.49Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (1)

CompoundDescription
methylene blueA compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. Solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. It inhibits GUANYLATE CYCLASE, and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of METHEMOGLOBIN.