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Retraction Note: MiR-1294 acts as a tumor suppressor in clear cell renal cell carcinoma through targeting HOXA6

W Pan1, L-J Pang, H-L Cai

  • 1Department of Urinary Surgery, RenMin Hospital of Huangpi District, the Third Hospital of Jianghan University, Huangpi District, Wuhan, P. R. China.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
|June 17, 2024
PubMed

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This article on miR-1294 and clear cell renal cell carcinoma has been retracted due to concerns about data manipulation. Investigations revealed duplicated figures, leading to mistrust in the presented results.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Context:

  • Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is a prevalent cancer subtype.
  • MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play crucial roles in cancer development and progression.
  • HOXA6 is a homeobox gene implicated in various cellular processes.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the role of microRNA-1294 (miR-1294) in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).
  • To identify the downstream targets of miR-1294 in ccRCC.
  • To explore the potential of miR-1294 as a therapeutic agent in ccRCC.

Summary:

  • The study initially proposed that miR-1294 functions as a tumor suppressor in ccRCC by targeting HOXA6.
  • The research involved analyzing miR-1294 expression levels and its effects on ccRCC cell proliferation and migration.
  • The article has been retracted due to identified data manipulation, specifically figure duplications.

Impact:

  • The retraction raises concerns about the validity of findings related to miR-1294 and HOXA6 in ccRCC.
  • This highlights the importance of rigorous data verification in scientific publishing.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the role of miR-1294 in ccRCC, independent of the retracted study.

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