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