Retraction: MicroRNA-377-3p targeting MMP-16 inhibits ovarian cancer cell growth, invasion, and interstitial transition
Retraction to: Ann Transl Med 2021;9:124.
The paper “MicroRNA-377-3p targeting MMP-16 inhibits ovarian cancer cell growth, invasion, and interstitial transition” (doi: 10.21037/atm-20-8027) published in Annals of Translational Medicine in Vol 9, No 2 (January 30, 2021) (1) has been retracted at the request of the authors.
Regrettably, the authors found a major error in the picture in this article. Specifically, images are used incorrectly, resulting in duplication of images in other articles. This error undermines the integrity and credibility of the work, and we believe it is necessary to correct this error as soon as possible.
Upon discovering this issue, we immediately conducted a thorough review of the manuscript and confirmed the inaccuracy of the picture. We understand that such errors can adversely affect the reputation of the scientific community and of journals. Therefore, we are taking proactive steps to correct the situation by requesting the removal of the published article. All authors agree with the retraction of the paper. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
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References
- Wang H, Qi C, Wan D. MicroRNA-377-3p targeting MMP-16 inhibits ovarian cancer cell growth, invasion, and interstitial transition. Ann Transl Med 2021;9:124. [Crossref] [PubMed]
