I am using Dot Blot study to detect 5hmC level. Dot blot detection is ok but when I use methylene blue stain to check the control, the dots are not so clear. Very faint color I can see on the membrane. Two methylene blue staining methods I used but result is same.

Method-1: Membrane is washed with miliQ water and then treated with 0.04% methylene blue in 0.5M sodium acetate (pH 5.2) for over night.

Method-2: Membrane is washed with miliQ water and then treated with 5% acetic acid solution for 15 min at room temperature. After that treatment with 0.04% methylene blue in 0.5M sodium acetate (pH 5.2) for over night.

Is there anybody who can give some valuable suggestions that could help me to solve this problem?

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