RETRACTED: Abdel-Shafi et al. Isolation and Characterization of Antibacterial Conglutinins from Lupine Seeds. Molecules 2023, 28, 35
- Seham Abdel-Shafi 1, Mona El-Nemr 1, Gamal Enan 1, Ali Osman 2, Basel Sitohy 3,4, Mahmoud Sitohy 2
- Seham Abdel-Shafi 1, Mona El-Nemr 1, Gamal Enan 1
- 1Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
- 2Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.
- 3Department of Clinical Microbiology, Infection and Immunology, Umeå University, SE-90185 Umeå, Sweden.
- 4Department of Radiation Sciences, Oncology, Umeå University, SE-90185 Umeå, Sweden.
- 0Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study is retracted due to significant image inconsistencies. The integrity of the published research findings is compromised, necessitating withdrawal from scientific literature.
Area Of Science
- Scientific integrity
- Research ethics
- Publication standards
Background
- Concerns regarding image inconsistencies were raised post-publication.
- These issues affect the reliability of the presented data.
- The Editorial Office initiated a review process.
Purpose Of The Study
- To address and investigate reported image inconsistencies.
- To determine the impact of these inconsistencies on study conclusions.
- To ensure the scientific record is accurate and trustworthy.
Main Methods
- Review of original data and image sources.
- Comparative analysis of presented versus original images.
- Consultation with authors and external experts.
Main Results
- Confirmed significant image inconsistencies across multiple figures.
- Identified potential manipulation or misrepresentation of data.
- Found that the core findings are undermined by these issues.
Conclusions
- The study is retracted due to irreconcilable image discrepancies.
- The published findings cannot be considered valid.
- This highlights the critical importance of rigorous image verification in scientific publishing.
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