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RETRACTED: lncRNA RMST Enhances DNMT3 Expression through Interaction with HuR
Wan-Xin Peng1, Pratirodh Koirala2, Wei Zhang3
1Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P.R. China; Cancer Institute, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA.
This study on cancer research has been retracted due to concerns about duplicated western blots and data inconsistencies. The editors lost faith in the findings after multiple issues were raised by readers and authors.
Area of Science:
- Retracted Research
- Scientific Integrity
- Biomedical Research
Background:
- Concerns were raised regarding potential duplications in western blot figures.
- Readers and authors brought issues concerning data integrity to light.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address and investigate concerns about data duplication and inconsistencies.
- To ensure the reliability and validity of the published scientific findings.
Main Methods:
- Review of western blot figures for duplication.
- Analysis of provided raw data and file processing.
- Communication with authors regarding data discrepancies.
Main Results:
- Initial correction issued for duplicated western blots.
- Further concerns arose regarding additional raw data and file processing.
- Multiple inconsistencies were identified in data presentation and processing.
Conclusions:
- The editors lost confidence in the presented findings due to unresolved data inconsistencies.
- The article was retracted to maintain scientific integrity and uphold publication standards.
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