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Here, we report that auraptene can exert anti-tumor effects in HCC cells via inhibition of cell proliferation and ferroptosis induction. Auraptene treatment induces total ROS and lipid ROS production in HCC cells to initiate ferroptosis. The cell death or cell growth inhibition of HCC cells induced by auraptene can be eliminated by the ROS scavenger NAC or GSH and ferroptosis inhibitor ferrostatin-1 or Deferoxamine Mesylate (DFO). Mechanistically, the key ferroptosis defense protein SLC7A11 is targeted for ubiquitin\u2013proteasomal degradation by auraptene, resulting in ferroptosis of HCC cells. Importantly, low doses of auraptene can sensitize HCC cells to ferroptosis induced by RSL3 and cystine deprivation. 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