[Retracted] Puerarin improves graft bone defect through microRNA‑155‑3p‑mediated p53/TNF‑α/STAT1 signaling pathway
Yang Zhou1, Hongyu Lian2, Kexin Liu1
1Department of Stomatology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Affiliated Hongqi Hospital, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157000, P.R. China.
Abstract:
Following the publication of the above paper, it has been drawn to the Editor's attention by a concerned reader that the immunohistochemical assay data shown in Fig. 4B on p. 245 were strikingly similar to data appearing in different form in another article written by different authors at different research institutes that had already been published in the journal International Journal of Biological Sciences prior to the submission of this paper to International Journal of Molecular Medicine. In view of the fact that the contentious data had already apparently been published previously, the Editor of International Journal of Molecular Medicine has decided that this paper should be retracted from the Journal. After having been in contact with the authors, they agreed with the decision to retract the paper. The Editor apologizes to the readership for any inconvenience caused. [International Journal of Molecular Medicine 46: 239-251, 2020; DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4595].
Insights
This study is retracted due to duplicate publication of immunohistochemical assay data. The Editor decided to retract the paper after confirmation of prior publication by other authors.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Research
- Molecular Medicine
- Immunohistochemistry
Context:
- A paper published in the International Journal of Molecular Medicine faced scrutiny regarding its data.
- A reader alerted the editor to potential data duplication with a previously published study.
Purpose:
- To address concerns about the originality and integrity of published scientific data.
- To maintain the scientific record and uphold publishing ethics.
Summary:
- The immunohistochemical assay data in Fig. 4B of the paper were found to be strikingly similar to data published previously by different authors.
- The Editor of the International Journal of Molecular Medicine decided to retract the paper due to this data overlap.
Impact:
- Retraction upholds scientific integrity and prevents the dissemination of potentially misleading information.
- This action reinforces the importance of rigorous data verification in scientific publishing.
