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Techniques to Induce and Quantify Cellular Senescence
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Published on: May 1, 2017

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Author Correction: IMMP2L: a mitochondrial protease suppressing cellular senescence

Valentina Sica1,2,3,4, Guido Kroemer5,6,7,8,9,10

  • 1Equipe 11 labelisée par la Ligue Nationale contre le Cancer, INSERM U1138, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, 75006, Paris, France.

Cell Research
|June 21, 2018
PubMed

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A scientific paper contained a protein name error, mistaking SERPINB4 for SERPIN4B. Corrections have been made to the main text and Fig. 1 for accuracy.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Scientific publications require precise nomenclature for proteins.
  • Accurate representation of genetic and protein information is crucial for reproducibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To correct a previously published error in protein nomenclature.
  • To ensure the accuracy of the protein SERPINB4 designation in the scientific record.

Main Methods:

  • Identification of the specific error in protein naming (SERPINB4 vs. SERPIN4B).
  • Correction of the erroneous protein name in the main text and figures.
  • Provision of updated text and figures for clarity.

Main Results:

  • The protein SERPINB4 was incorrectly identified as SERPIN4B in four instances.
  • Corrected text and Fig. 1 are now available, rectifying the nomenclature error.

Conclusions:

  • The correction ensures the integrity of the published research.
  • Accurate protein identification is vital for future research referencing this work.

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