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[Retracted] MicroRNA‑671‑5p inhibits cell proliferation, migration and invasion in non‑small cell lung cancer by

Junhui Ye1, Wujun Luo1, Lingling Luo1

  • 1Department of Respiratory Medicine, The People's Hospital of Sanmen, Taizhou, Zhejiang 317100, P.R. China.

Molecular Medicine Reports
|April 19, 2024
PubMed

Insights

This study was retracted due to concerns about duplicated and manipulated western blotting and cell invasion data. The editors identified similarities to previously published work, leading to the paper's withdrawal.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical research integrity
  • Scientific publishing ethics
  • Data verification in molecular medicine

Context:

  • Concerns raised by a reader regarding data duplication and manipulation.
  • Similarities noted between presented western blotting and cell invasion data and previously published findings.
  • Inconsistencies in western blot band editing were also identified.

Purpose:

  • To address allegations of scientific misconduct.
  • To evaluate the validity of the published data.
  • To maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Summary:

  • The paper was retracted from Molecular Medicine Reports due to significant concerns about data integrity.
  • Specifically, western blotting and Transwell cell invasion data showed striking similarities to previously published work.
  • Inappropriately edited western blot bands were also identified, prompting retraction.

Impact:

  • Retraction upholds scientific standards and protects the integrity of published research.
  • Ensures accurate dissemination of scientific findings to the research community.
  • Highlights the importance of rigorous peer review and post-publication scrutiny.
Keywords:
metastasismicroRNA‑671‑5pmicrofibril‑associated protein 3‑likenon‑small cell lung cancerproliferation

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