The article "LncRNA MEG3 inhibits proliferation and promotes apoptosis of synovial cells in rats with knee osteoarthritis by regulating PTEN" by K. Han, F. -R. Wang, M. -Q. Yu, B. Xu, published in Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2020; 24 (10): 5242-5248-DOI: 10. 26355/eurrev₂02005₂1306-PMID: 32495857, has been retracted by the Publisher and the Editor in Chief, following a previously published Expression of Concern. As previously reported, concerns were raised regarding the reliability and originality of the data. The journal has continued its assessment of the article. In the course of this process, additional concerns have been identified, including multiple instances of apparent duplication of image panels (notably flow cytometry plots) between this article and other published articles. In light of these circumstances, the Publisher and the Editor in Chief have decided to retract this article. This article has been retracted. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Han et al. (2026) studied this question.