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Nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2\/heme oxygenase 1(Nrf2\/HO-1) is crucial in controlling ferroptosis. Grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE) mitigates renal dysfunction in DKD by activating Nrf2\/HO-1 pathway. However, the role of GSPE in protecting against DKD through ferroptosis modulation has been insufficiently explored.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rat models and HK2 cells cultured with high glucose were used as experimental objects in this study. HE and PAS staining was used to observe the morphological changes of rat kidney. Fe\n                      <jats:sup>2+<\/jats:sup>\n                      and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels as well as apoptosis were determined by fluorescent staining. Transferrin receptor protein 1(TfR1), acylcoa synthetase long chain family member 4(ACSL4), glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), Nrf2 and HO-1 proteins were detected by western blot. Subsequently, Nrf2 was knocked down and oxidative stress and ferroptosis were observed in HK2 cells.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In vivo and vitro result showed that GSPE treatment significantly lessened renal impairment, oxidative stress, and ferroptosis in DKD, while the application of Ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1) notably amplified the anti-ferroptotic effect of GSPE. Moreover, the anti-ferroptotic effect of GSPE was markedly diminished after Nrf2 expression was downregulated in HK2 cells.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>GSPE treatment reduced ferroptosis in DKD by modulating the Nrf2\/HO-1. 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