[Corrigendum] Identification of Akt1 as a potent therapeutic target for oral squamous cell carcinoma

Area of Science:

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Oncology Research

Context:

• A previously published study in International Journal of Oncology faced scrutiny regarding western blot figures.
• A reader identified potential similarities and discrepancies between control beta-tubulin blots in Fig. 1C and Fig. 3A.

Purpose:

• To address and correct an inadvertent error in the assembly of Fig. 3.
• To provide a revised figure (Fig. 3) with accurate representation of Akt1 and beta-tubulin blots.
• To maintain scientific integrity and transparency.

Summary:

• The authors identified an error where Fig. 3 was assembled incorrectly, leading to a visual similarity between beta-tubulin blots from different figures.
• A corrected Fig. 3 is presented, displaying data from repeated experiments for both Akt1 and beta-tubulin.
• The authors verified that this assembly error did not substantially alter the original study's conclusions.

Impact:

• Ensures accuracy of published scientific data, specifically western blot representations.
• Upholds the credibility of the research findings by correcting procedural errors.
• Provides clarity to readers and the scientific community regarding the western blot data.