Gum arabic is an orally active complex branched polysaccharide isolated from the *Acacia senegal* tree. It functions as a stabilizer and thickener, and is utilized in research for brain tumor imaging. This compound has been shown to upregulate maturation markers, promote ERK1/2 phosphorylation, and inhibit apoptosis, offering a range of biological activities including antimalarial, hepatoprotective, renal, cardiovascular protective, and anti-obesity effects.
- Appearance: solid, off-white to light yellow
- Molecular weight: 200-300
- Structure classification: saccharides, polysaccharides
- Isolated from *Acacia senegal* tree
- Upregulates maturation markers (CD86, CD40, CD54)
- Promotes ERK1/2 phosphorylation
- Inhibits apoptosis
- Exhibits antimalarial effects
- Offers hepatoprotective, renal, and cardiovascular benefits
- Improves obesity