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Publisher Correction: SERPINB1-mediated checkpoint of inflammatory caspase activation
Youn Jung Choi1,2, Stephanie Kim1, Younho Choi1
1Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Nature Immunology
|March 9, 2019
Summary
This article details corrections to figures in a previously published study. Specific labels in Figs. 1e, 6c, and 7d have been rectified for accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Context:
- The study investigates the role of specific proteins and their interactions.
- Accurate representation of experimental data is crucial for scientific reproducibility.
Purpose:
- To correct factual errors in figure labels and keys within a published article.
- To ensure the integrity and clarity of presented scientific data.
Summary:
- Corrections were made to the labels in Fig. 1e (CASP4-C285A-HA to CASP4-C258A-HA).
- Figure 6c labels for 'Co-housed Serpinb1a-/-' and 'Co-housed WT' were switched.
- Figure 7d key symbols for 1CARD-SUMO (TEV) and 1CARD-SUMO + SERPINB1 (TEV) were swapped.
Impact:
- Ensures accurate interpretation of experimental results presented in the article.
- Maintains the scientific record's integrity and facilitates correct citation.
- Upholds standards for data presentation in scientific publications.
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