[Retracted] MicroRNA9395p directly targets IGF1R to inhibit the aggressive phenotypes of osteosarcoma through

Xiwu Zhao1, Jian Li2, Dapeng Yu3

  • 1Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Western Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250022, P.R. China.

Insights

This study was retracted due to concerns about duplicated data in flow cytometry, cell migration assays, and tumor imaging. The journal retracted the paper after authors failed to provide a satisfactory explanation.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Biomedical Research
  • Scientific Publishing Ethics

Context:

  • Concerns were raised regarding data duplication in published research.
  • Specific figures from flow cytometry, cell migration, and tumor imaging were flagged.
  • The data in question predated the article's submission.

Purpose:

  • To address allegations of data duplication and plagiarism.
  • To maintain the integrity of scientific literature.
  • To inform the readership about the retraction of a published article.

Summary:

  • The paper published in International Journal of Molecular Medicine has been retracted.
  • Retraction is due to significant similarities between presented data and previously published data from other sources.
  • Authors did not provide a sufficient response to the journal's inquiry regarding the data concerns.

Impact:

  • Upholds scientific integrity by retracting compromised research.
  • Alerts researchers to potential issues with the cited data.
  • Reinforces the importance of original data submission in scientific journals.

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