[Retracted] Knockdown of PREX2a inhibits the malignant phenotype of osteosarcoma cells

Zixun Dai1, Jie Xie1, Pengfei Lei1

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, P.R. China.

Insights

This study is retracted due to concerns about data duplication in the Transwell cell migration assay. The editors found similarities to previously published or submitted data, leading to the paper's withdrawal.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Scientific Publishing Ethics

Context:

  • Concerns were raised regarding data presented in a published article.
  • The data in question involved Transwell cell migration assays.

Purpose:

  • To address allegations of data duplication and prior publication.
  • To maintain the integrity of scientific records.

Summary:

  • The article published in Molecular Medicine Reports has been retracted.
  • Retraction is due to the discovery of strikingly similar data to other publications, indicating potential data duplication and violation of prior publication policies.
  • Authors failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the data discrepancies.

Impact:

  • Upholds scientific integrity by removing compromised research.
  • Informs the scientific community about the retraction and its reasons.
  • Reinforces the importance of ethical data presentation in scientific publications.