Evyapan, GulsahOzdem, Berna2026-04-042026-04-0420260006-92481336-0345https://doi.org/10.1007/s44411-025-00381-5https://hdl.handle.net/11616/109725Gum Arabic (GA) is a clinically safe plant-derived polysaccharide with potential anti-cancer activity. We evaluated the effects of GA alone and in combination with ATG5 siRNA-mediated inhibition of autophagy in chemoresistant A2780-ADR ovarian cancer cells. GA at a concentration of 30.68 mu M reduced cell viability to 47 +/- 3% at 72 h and increased intracellular ROS 2.3-fold (n = 3, p < 0.001). The GA + ATG5 siRNA combination further decreased viability to similar to 30% and markedly enhanced apoptosis (Annexin V/PI, p < 0.001). Western blot analysis revealed increased p53 protein levels and decreased Bcl-2 protein levels, as well as altered P-Chk1 protein levels, which are consistent with apoptosis associated with DNA damage. GA also caused a loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and treatment-dependent changes in UCP4/5 expression, indicating mitochondrial stress. These findings identify GA, particularly in combination with autophagy inhibition, as a low-toxicity agent with significant anti-proliferative effects in vitro. The study is limited to cell models; in-vivo validation and pharmacokinetic/delivery studies are required before clinical translation. [GRAPHICS]eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessGum ArabicATG5 siRNAOvarian neoplasmsReactive oxygen speciesApoptosisDNA damageArticle127114815910.1007/s44411-025-00381-52-s2.0-105018947178Q2WOS:001596979000001Q2