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The hallmarks of ferroptosis including MDA, GSH, Fe<jats:sup>2+<\/jats:sup> and ROS were detected using indicated assay kits.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The levels of HMGB1 and ACSL4 in villous tissues from SA women were significantly higher than those in the normal control group. HMGB1 interacts with and stabilizes ACSL4 to promote the ferroptosis of trophoblast cells. 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