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[Retracted] Long intergenic non‑protein coding RNA 152 promotes multiple myeloma progression by negatively regulating
Tianhua Yu1, Zhihua Xu2, Xuanhe Zhang3
1Department of Blood Transfusion, China‑Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130033, P.R. China.
Abstract:
Following the publication of this paper, an interested reader drew the authors' attention to the fact that several of the tumour images shown in Fig. 6B were strikingly similar to images that had appeared in another paper by different authors published at around the same time. The authors also admitted that the in vivo experiments reported in this study had been performed by a third party. Consequently, owing to a lack of confidence in the presented data, the authors requested that this paper be retracted from the Journal. The Editor was in agreement that the paper should be retracted. All authors agree with the retraction of this article, and the Editor apologizes to the readership for any inconvenience caused. [the original article was published in Oncology Reports 40: 3763‑3771, 2018; DOI: 10.3892/or.2018.6721].
Insights
This oncology report is retracted due to concerns about image similarity and data verification. The authors requested retraction, and the editor agreed, citing a lack of confidence in the presented tumor data.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Scientific Publishing Ethics
Context:
- Concerns were raised regarding the similarity of tumor images in Fig. 6B to those in another publication.
- The in vivo experiments were conducted by a third party, raising questions about data integrity.
Purpose:
- To address and resolve issues of scientific misconduct and data authenticity.
- To maintain the integrity of published research in oncology.
Summary:
- The authors requested retraction of their Oncology Reports article (40: 3763-3771, 2018) due to image similarities and concerns about experimental data.
- Retraction was agreed upon by the authors and the editor due to a lack of confidence in the presented data.
Impact:
- This retraction underscores the importance of rigorous data verification and ethical conduct in scientific research.
- Ensures the reliability of the scientific record and upholds trust in published oncology findings.
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