Correction: MMP-3 gene polymorphisms are associated with increased risk of osteoarthritis in Chinese men

Wen Guo1,2, Pengcheng Xu3, Tianbo Jin4,5

  • 1Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.

Oncotarget
|May 8, 2018
PubMed

Insights

This study corrects a previously published article's DOI. The correction ensures accurate citation and retrieval of scientific research on cancer targets. Further details are available via the corrected DOI.

Area of Science:

  • Scientific publishing
  • Scholarly communication
  • Research integrity

Background:

  • Accurate citation is crucial for scientific progress.
  • Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) ensure reliable access to research.
  • Errors in DOIs can hinder the dissemination and verification of scientific findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To correct an erroneous DOI associated with a published article.
  • To ensure the integrity of scholarly records.
  • To facilitate accurate retrieval of research on cancer targets.

Main Methods:

  • Identification of the incorrect DOI.
  • Verification of the correct DOI through publisher records.
  • Issuance of a correction notice.

Main Results:

  • The article DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.18493 has been corrected.
  • The correction ensures proper attribution and access to the research.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate metadata, including DOIs, is essential for effective scientific communication.
  • Prompt correction of errors upholds research integrity.
  • This correction facilitates continued research in the field of cancer targets.

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