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Correction to: Cycle ergometer training enhances plasma interleukin-10 in multiple sclerosis
Alison Barry1, Owen Cronin2, Aisling M Ryan3
1Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Summary
A scientific article has been corrected to accurately reflect measurements in picograms per liter (pg/L), not picograms per microliter (pg/μl). This correction ensures precise data reporting without altering the study's conclusions.
Area of Science:
- Scientific measurement standards
- Biochemical assay reporting
Background:
- Accurate units of measurement are critical in scientific publications.
- Previous reporting used an incorrect unit, potentially leading to misinterpretation of biochemical data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct a unit of measurement error in a published article.
- To ensure data accuracy and reproducibility in scientific literature.
Main Methods:
- Identification of the erroneous unit (pg/μl).
- Correction of all instances to the accurate unit (pg/L).
Main Results:
- The published article has been amended to reflect the correct unit of measurement.
- All data previously cited as pg/μl are now correctly represented as pg/L.
Conclusions:
- The correction of the unit of measurement does not affect the study's original findings.
- Ensured data integrity upholds the scientific validity of the manuscript.
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