Retraction Note: Autoantibodies detection in patients affected by autoimmune retinopathies

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Immunology
• Medical Ethics

Background:

• Autoimmune retinopathies are a group of rare, debilitating eye diseases.
• Autoantibodies play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune conditions.
• Accurate detection of autoantibodies is vital for diagnosing and managing autoimmune retinopathies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the presence and significance of autoantibodies in patients with autoimmune retinopathies.
• To evaluate the diagnostic utility of specific autoantibodies in this patient population.

Main Methods:

• The study involved the analysis of autoantibody profiles in a cohort of patients diagnosed with autoimmune retinopathies.
• Various immunological assays were employed for autoantibody detection.
• Ethical considerations and conflict of interest disclosures were part of the study's protocol.

Main Results:

• The investigation into the manuscript revealed major flaws, including issues with ethical approval and an undeclared conflict of interest.
• Concerns were raised regarding potential manipulation of Supplementary Figure 2, leading to divergent evaluations.
• The Editor in Chief expressed doubts about the integrity of the presented findings.

Conclusions:

• The article "Autoantibodies detection in patients affected by autoimmune retinopathies" has been retracted by the journal.
• The retraction was based on significant concerns regarding ethical approval, conflict of interest, and potential data manipulation.
• The publisher apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the retraction.