Publisher Correction: Complement-dependent outer membrane perturbation sensitizes Gram-negative bacteria to
D A C Heesterbeek1, N I Martin2, A Velthuizen1
1Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Scientific Reports
|May 22, 2019
Summary
This study has been corrected. The errors identified in the original publication have been fixed and are available in the updated article.
Area of Science:
- Scientific publishing
- Article corrections
- Research integrity
Background:
- A previous version of this scientific article contained errors.
- Ensuring the accuracy of published research is crucial for scientific advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To notify readers about a correction to a published article.
- To provide access to the corrected version of the research.
Main Methods:
- A review of the original article identified errors.
- A corrected version of the article was prepared.
Main Results:
- The identified errors in the original article have been rectified.
- The corrected article is now available for access.
Conclusions:
- The published research has been updated to ensure accuracy.
- Readers are encouraged to consult the corrected version for reliable information.
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