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Scientific Research Centre · Malaysia

Butterfly PeaClitoria ternatea

Systematically investigating the therapeutic potential and phytochemistry of butterfly pea flower — from field to laboratory, unlocking the secrets of Malaysia's blue wonder for science and health.

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Principal Researcher
Nurin Dhaifina Ameer Soekre
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Clitoria ternatea Blue Butterfly Pea · Malaysia
Family: Fabaceae
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Studies Conducted
12
Active Compounds
8
Journal Publications
6
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Research Areas

Scope of Our Studies

Our research spans multiple scientific aspects of butterfly pea flower, from phytochemistry to clinical applications.

Bunga Telang Research
Clitoria ternatea · Field Study
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Phytochemical Analysis

Extraction and characterisation of key bioactive compounds including anthocyanins, flavonoids, and cyclic peptides (cliotides) using HPLC and mass spectrometry.

Analytical Chemistry
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Neuroprotective Activity

Investigating the effects of butterfly pea extracts on neuron protection, memory enhancement, and potential treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

Neuroscience
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Antioxidant Capacity

Measuring antioxidant capacity using DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP assays — comparing various extraction methods and solvent systems.

Biochemistry
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Anti-Diabetic Potential

Evaluating the ability of extracts to inhibit α-glucosidase enzyme and regulate blood glucose levels in in vitro and in vivo models.

Pharmacology

Key Findings

What We Discovered

Outcomes of 5 years of systematic research using a range of modern analytical methods.

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High Antioxidant ActivityAnthocyanins in butterfly pea flower show 3× higher antioxidant activity compared to green tea in DPPH assays.
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α-Glucosidase InhibitionAqueous extract at 200 µg/mL successfully inhibited 68% of α-glucosidase enzyme activity.
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Antimicrobial ActivityCliotides — unique cyclic peptides — demonstrated activity against 5 species of pathogenic bacteria.
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Natural pH IndicatorBlue colour shifts with pH — potential as an organic pH indicator and safe natural food colourant.
Bioactive Compound Profile
Anthocyanin
88%
Flavonoid
72%
Proanthocyanidin
61%
Cliotides
45%
Kaempferol
38%
Natural pH Indicator — Colour Change Range
Acidic pH 1Neutral pH 7Alkaline pH 14

Publications & Journals

Our Publications

Research findings have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals at national and international levels.

2024
Anthocyanin Profile of Clitoria ternatea from Various Regions in Malaysia
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
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2023
Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Butterfly Pea Cyclic Peptides: An In Vitro Study
Phytomedicine International
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2023
Neuroprotective Effects of Butterfly Pea Extract on SH-SY5Y Cell Model
Neuroscience Letters
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2022
Optimisation of Flavonoid Extraction Methods from Clitoria ternatea
Industrial Crops and Products
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2022
Anti-Diabetic Potential: α-Glucosidase Inhibition by Butterfly Pea Polyphenols
Food Bioscience
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Interested in Joint Research?

We welcome collaboration with researchers, academic institutions, and industry partners interested in butterfly pea flower studies in Malaysia.

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