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However, how ENPP1 regulates the interplay between autophagy and ferroptosis to maintain trophoblast homeostasis in the context of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) remains unclear. To determine ENPP1\u2019s role in autophagy-dependent ferroptosis and its contribution to GDM-related placental injury, clinical placental tissues, hyperglycemia-treated HTR8\/SVneo trophoblasts, and streptozotocin-induced GDM mice were analyzed. Ubiquitination assays, co-immunoprecipitation, functional studies, and therapeutic interventions were conducted. ENPP1 was significantly reduced in GDM placentas and correlated with increased ferroptosis and lipid peroxidation. Mechanistically, ENPP1 recruited USP2 (ubiquitin-specific peptidase 2) to inhibit the ubiquitination and autophagic degradation of SQSTM1 (sequestosome 1), thereby enhancing its stability. ENPP1 loss promoted NCOA4-mediated ferritinophagy, leading to iron overload and ferroptosis. 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