Retraction - MicroRNA-133b Inhibits Proliferation, Cellular Migration, and Invasion via Targeting LASP1 in Hepatocarcinoma Cells

Sep 29, 2026

This document serves as an official retraction notice for the article titled "MicroRNA-133b Inhibits Proliferation, Cellular Migration, and Invasion via Targeting LASP1 in Hepatocarcinoma Cells," originally published in Oncology Research, Vol. 25, No. 8, 2017, pp. 1269–1282. The editorial office initiated the retraction due to significant concerns regarding data integrity, specifically identifying unexpected similarities in cellular data figures and the presence of anomalous protein bands in western blot experiments. Despite attempts to contact the authors for original, unmodified data and clarification, no response was received. Consequently, the Editors-in-Chief have lost confidence in the research findings, leading to this formal retraction to maintain academic standards and publication reliability. The publisher expresses regret for any inconvenience caused to the scientific community and emphasizes the ongoing commitment to upholding rigorous content integrity and ethical research standards in all published scholarly works.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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Reasons for Retraction

Data Similarity Concerns

Western Blot Anomalies

Editorial Decision and Process

FAQs

Why was the article on MicroRNA-133b retracted?

The article was retracted due to concerns regarding data integrity, specifically anomalous western blot bands and unexplained similarities in cell images.

Did the authors respond to the editorial office?

No, the authors did not respond to multiple attempts by the editorial office to obtain original, unmodified figures and comments regarding the concerns.

Where was the original article published?

The original article was published in Oncology Research, Volume 25, Number 8, 2017, pages 1269–1282.

Sep 29, 2026

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