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Although current research on ferroptosis remains in the early stage, existing studies have confirmed that ferroptosis is regulated by a variety of genes, mainly involving changes in genes involved in iron homeostasis and lipid peroxidation metabolism. Furthermore, the mechanism of ferroptosis is complex. This review summarizes the confirmed mechanisms that can cause ferroptosis, including activation of glutathione peroxidase 4, synthesis of glutathione, accumulation of reactive oxygen species, and the influence of ferrous ions and p53 proteins. In recent years, the mechanism of ferroptosis in the occurrence and development of many diseases has been studied; the occurrence of ferroptosis will produce an inflammatory storm, and most of the inducing factors and pathological manifestations of lung diseases are also inflammatory reactions. Therefore, we believe that the association between ferroptosis and lung disease deserves further study. 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