Evyapan, G.Özdem, B.2025-10-302025-10-3020251336-03450006-924810.1007/s44411-025-00381-52-s2.0-105018947178https://doi.org/10.1007/s44411-025-00381-5https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14720/28830Gum 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 µM 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 ~ 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. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessApoptosisATG5 siRNADNA DamageGum ArabicOvarian NeoplasmsReactive Oxygen SpeciesArticleQ2Q2