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Published on: November 5, 2012
Author Correction: Microglial immune checkpoint mechanisms
Aleksandra Deczkowska1, Ido Amit1, Michal Schwartz2
1Department of Immunology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel.
Abstract:
In the version of this article initially published, the annotation accompanying ref. 47 ended with "though the modulation of microglia." The first word of this phrase should have been "through." The error has been corrected in the HTML and PDF versions of the article.
Insights
A minor correction was made to the article regarding the annotation of reference 47. The word "though" was corrected to "through" to accurately reflect the study's findings on microglia modulation.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Immunology
Context:
- The article discusses the role of microglia in neurological processes.
- An erratum has been issued to correct a minor typographical error.
Purpose:
- To ensure the accuracy of scientific communication.
- To provide the correct annotation for reference 47.
Summary:
- A correction has been made to the text of the article.
- The annotation for reference 47 was updated from 'though' to 'through'.
Impact:
- Ensures the precise understanding of the study's findings.
- Maintains the integrity and accuracy of published scientific literature.
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