Biomedical Prowess of Clitoria mariana (L.) Flower Methanolic Extract: A Comprehensive In Vitro, Ex Vivo, and In Vivo Evaluation

Rajkumar, Manickam and Presley, S. I. Davis and Govindaraj, Prabha and Girigoswami, Koyeli and Meenambigai, Krishnan and Deepak, Paramasivam and Deepika, Balasubramanian and Elbehairi, Serag Eldin I. and Alfaifi, Mohammad Y. and Shati, Ali A. and Menaa, Farid (2025) Biomedical Prowess of Clitoria mariana (L.) Flower Methanolic Extract: A Comprehensive In Vitro, Ex Vivo, and In Vivo Evaluation. CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY. ISSN 1612-1872

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Abstract

Clitoria mariana L., a medicinal plant widely distributed in Asia, has long been used in folk medicine. This study investigates the biomedical potential of its methanolic flower extract. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and phytochemical analyses revealed the presence of alkaloids, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids. The phytoextract elicited significant antioxidant activity, as demonstrated by various assays, and displayed broad-spectrum antibacterial effects, producing the largest zones of inhibition (ZI) against Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella typhi, supported by MIC/MBC (minimum inhibition concentration/minimum bactericidal concentration) values indicative of bactericidal action. Notably, the phytoextract demonstrated marked cytotoxicity against various cancer cell lines, with the highest potency against MCF-7, followed by HeLa, A549, and PC-3, based on IC50 (concentration required to inhibit 50%) values. Its anti-inflammatory properties, comparable to aspirin (reference standard), increased with concentration. Additionally, the phytoextract showed promise in Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment by inhibiting AChE (acetylcholinesterase) and BuChE (butyrylcholinesterase) activities more effectively than galantamine (GA), the standard drug. The zebrafish embryo assay evidenced its excellent biocompatibility. Overall, this study offers the first comprehensive phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of C. mariana's methanolic extract, underscoring its potential relevance in managing inflammatory conditions.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: bioactivities, biocompatibility, Clitoria mariana, cytotoxicity, GC-MS, phytochemicals
Subjects: Chemistry > Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chemistry > Chemistry
Multi-Disciplinary Studies > Multidisciplinary
Divisions: Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's Annapoorna College of Nursing, Salem
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College and Hospital, Karaikal
Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's College of Nursing, Karaikal
Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's College of Nursing, Puducherry
Pharmacy > Vinayaka Mission’s College of Pharmacy, Salem
Physiotherapy > Vinayaka Mission's College of Physiotherapy, Salem
Homoeopathy > Vinayaka Mission's Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Salem
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospital, Salem
Arts and Science > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Salem, India
Engineering and Technology > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem, India
Law > Vinayaka Mission's Law School, Chennai
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Kottucherry
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Puducherry
Physical Education > Vinayaka Mission's College of Physical Education, Salem
Interdisciplinary Studies > Vinayaka Mission's School of Health Systems, Chennai
Dentistry > Vinayaka Mission‘s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem
Liberal Arts > Vinayaka Mission's School of Economics and Public Policy, Chennai
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Last Modified: 06 Feb 2026 07:15
URI: https://ir.vmrfdu.edu.in/id/eprint/7375

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